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2021-09-25 00:53
Mostafa Ajorloo named Esteghlal GM
TEHRAN - Mostafa Ajorloo has been named as new general manager of Esteghlal football club on Friday.
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2021-09-22 17:59
By Afshin Majlesi
Iran tourism prepares for a comeback
TEHRAN – Iran considers reopening borders to foreign vacationers as its new tourism minister has said the government will soon scrap visa restrictions.
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2021-09-21 18:28
‘Important’ bas-relief carvings discovered near Persepolis
TEHRAN – Iranian archaeologists have discovered a number of “important” bas-relief carvings in mountainous areas near the UNESCO-registered Persepolis, the director of the World Heritage site has said.
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2021-09-18 20:13
By Farrokh Hesabi
We respect Al Hilal but we are Persepolis: coach
TEHRAN – Persepolis coach Hamid Motahari has reflected on the team’s match against Istiklol of Tajikistan and their next match in the AFC Champions League (ACL) against Saudi’s Al Hilal.
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2021-09-18 19:32
Ahmad Madadi steps down as Esteghlal GM
TEHRAN – Esteghlal football club general manager Ahmad Madadi stepped down from his position on Saturday.
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2021-09-17 12:04
Persepolis to meet Al Hilal at 2021 ACL quarters
TEHRAN – Persepolis football team of Iran will meet Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal in quarterfinals round of the 2021 AFC Champions League following the completion of the draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday.
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2021-09-15 18:32
By Afshin Majlesi
Achaemenid workers paid silver for wages, study on clay tablets finds
TEHRAN – A fresh study on inscribed clay tablets, which were used for the treasury archives of the Achaemenid Empire, has revealed workers of the mighty kingdom were paid silver coins for their wages.
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2021-09-15 16:55
By Masoud Hossein
Managerial conflicts hurt Iranian football clubs
TEHRAN – Esteghlal and Tractor football teams failed to keep their AFC Champions League dream alive after being defeated by Saudi Arabian teams in Round of 16. Both teams are suffering from repercussions of mismanagement over the past months.
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2021-09-14 21:58
2021 ACL: Persepolis earn hard-fought win over Istiklol
TEHRAN – Persepolis football team of Iran earned a hard-fought win over Tajikistan’s Istiklol in the 2021 AFC Champions league Round of 16 on Tuesday.
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2021-09-14 18:49
Sassanid bas-relief to be installed on original place atop steep canyon
TEHRAN – Fars province’s tourism directorate is set to reinstall a massive bas-relief, attributed to the Sassanid king Shapur I, on its original place near the entrance of a cave atop a steep canyon in southern Iran.
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2021-09-13 19:44
Fans can help Istiklol against Persepolis: Mubin Ergashev
TEHRAN - FC Istiklol coach Mubin Ergashev says that their fans will help them against Persepolis in the 2021 AFC Champions League Round of 16.
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2021-09-13 18:52
By Farrokh Hesabi
Persepolis more experienced than Istiklol: expert
TEHRAN - Reza Torabian says that Persepolis are more experienced than their rival, Istiklol of Tajikistan, but they will have a serious challenge on Tuesday.
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2021-09-13 14:39
Persepolis coach Golmohammadi wary of dangerous Istiklol
TEHRAN – Persepolis football team coach Yahya Golmohammadi says that Tajikistan’s Istiklol are a dangerous team and they must be careful of the team’s attacking power.
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2021-09-12 21:57
Ancient bas-relief discovered near Persepolis
TEHRAN – An ancient bas-relief carving has been discovered in Naqsh-e Rajab near the UNESCO-designated Persepolis in southern Iran.
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2021-09-08 18:49
Former Persepolis GM Abbas Ansarifard dies
TEHRAN - Former Persepolis general manager, Abbas Ansarifard, passed away at the age of 65 following his battle with Covid-19 on Tuesday.
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2021-09-07 18:07
Majid Sadri named Persepolis interim GM
TEHRAN – Majid Sadri was named as interim general manager of Persepolis football club.
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2021-08-31 20:20
Iranian police recover Achaemenid artifact
TEHRAN – Police in southern Iran have found the base of an ancient column, believed to be belonging to ruins of the UNESCO-designated Persepolis.
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2021-08-30 18:51
Inscriptions in Persepolis palace hold clues about evolution of Persian script
TEHRAN – The ruined Tachara Palace, located in heart of the UNESCO-registered Persepolis, bears various inscriptions and bas-relief carvings, which according to experts hold clues about the evolution of the Persian script (and language).
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2021-08-27 21:27
Amin Ghaseminejhad joins Esteghlal
TEHRAN – Padideh forward Amin Ghaseminejhad joined Esteghlal football team.
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2021-08-27 21:25
Persepolis complete signing of Reza Asadi
TEHRAN – Persepolis football club completed the signing of Reza Asadi on Friday.
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2021-08-26 07:32
2021/22 IPL season to kick off on Oct. 19
TEHRAN – Iran’s Football League Organization announced that the 2021/22 Iran Professional League (IPL) season will kick off on Oct. 19
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2021-08-24 22:12
Persepolis complete signing of Ali Nemati
TEHRAN – Persepolis football club completed the signing of Padideh center back Ali Nemati on Tuesday.
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2021-08-17 22:10
Persepolis complete signing of Reza Dehghani
TEHRAN – Persepolis football team completed the signing of Reza Dehghani on Tuesday.
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2021-08-17 21:40
Persepolis midfielder Nourollahi joins Shabab Al Ahli
TEHRAN – Persepolis iconic midfielder Ahmad Nourollahi joined Emirati football team Shabab Al Ahli on Tuesday.
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2021-08-15 19:13
Persepolis sporting director Peyrovani extends contract
TEHRAN – Persepolis sporting director Afshin Peyrovani has penned a two-year extension with the team.
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2021-08-14 18:32
Persepolis assistant coach Bagheri extends deal
TEHRAN – Karim Bagheri extended a two-year deal with Persepolis football club on Saturday.
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2021-08-14 16:22
Partial restoration begins on Achaemenid palace
TEHRAN – A team of cultural heritage experts and restorers has commenced work on parts of Hadish Palace, which is located in UNESCO-registered Persepolis in southern Iran, an official with the World Heritage site has announced.
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2021-08-13 01:16
Naderi officially joins Turkish side Altay
TEHRAN – Iranian football winger Mohammad Naderi officially joined Turkish football club Altay SK.
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2021-08-10 18:35
Start date of 2021/22 IPL season announced
TEHRAN – The 2021/22 Iran Professional League (IPL) season will start between Sept. 29 and Oct. 2, head of The Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) Shahabeddin Azizi Khadem said.
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2021-08-10 14:35
Alireza Ebrahimi becomes Persepolis’ first summer signing
TEHRAN – Persepolis football club completed the signing of Gol Gohar defender Alireza Ebrahimi on Tuesday.