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2021-06-02 19:39
By Farrokh Hesabi
Iranian coaches, players must learn to respect AFC rules
TEHRAN - Iranian football clubs Esteghlal and Persepolis have been ordered to pay fines totaling $45,000 over the violations of their staff and players during the 2021 AFC Champions League (ACL) group stage.
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2021-06-01 16:45
Italian coach Gabriele Pin to join Esteghlal coaching staff
TEHRAN - Cesare Prandelli assistant in UEFA Euro 2012 Gabriele Pin will travel to Iran next week to start his job as Esteghlal technical advisor.
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2021-05-25 16:07
By Masoud Hossein
Eagle of Asia turns 55
TEHRAN – Iranians will never forget a special day in the 90s, when they emerged victorious over powerhouses Australia thanks to Ahmadreza Abedzadeh’s performance between the sticks.
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2021-05-25 00:00
IPL: Persepolis come from behind to beat Zob Ahan
TEHRAN – Persepolis football team came from a goal down to defeat Zob Ahan 2-1 in Iran Professional League (IPL) Monday night.
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2021/05/24
By Farrokh Hesabi
FFIRI lifts ban on signing foreign players and coaches
TEHRAN - The Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has nullified the rule that banned Iranian football clubs from signing foreign players and coaches.
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2021-05-23 02:12
By Masoud Hossein
A decade after legendary Nasser Hejazi’s death
TEHRAN – 10 years ago today, Iran and Esteghlal legendary goalkeeper Nasser Hejazi left us. Iran’s football has not forgotten him as a person who made the nation proud in his footballing life.
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2021-05-22 02:26
By Farrokh Hesabi
Iran football’s punishments not in accordance with law
TEHRAN - The Disciplinary Committee of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) announced punishments for three players and one coach for infractions during two weeks of the Iran Professional League (IPL).
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2021-05-20 00:02
Esteghlal, Foolad advance to Iran’s Hazfi Cup quarters
TEHRAN – Esteghlal and Foolad football teams booked their place in the quarterfinals round of Iran’s Hazfi Cup, while Tractor were knocked out of the competition.
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2021-05-18 23:35
Persepolis into Iran’s Hazfi Cup quarterfinals
TEHRAN – Persepolis football team eased past Second Division Shahin Bandar Ameri 4-1 in Iran’s Hazfi Cup quarterfinals.
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2021-05-18 17:53
Esteghlal face Zob Ahan in must-win game: Hazfi Cup
TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team will host Zob Ahan in Iran’s Hazfi Cup Round of 16 on Wednesday. The match will be held 10 days after the Blues suffered a 2-0 home loss to Zob Ahan in Iran Professional League.
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2021-05-17 18:46
By Farrokh Hesabi
Iran football needs VAR as well as cultural improvement
TEHRAN - The lack of modern technology in Iranian football has become evident after some dubious decisions in recent weeks of the Iran Professional League (IPL).
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2021-05-15 18:44
By Farrokh Hesabi
Esteghlal almost out of IPL title race
TEHRAN - Esteghlal’s hopes of winning the Iran Professional League (IPL) took another hit on Friday as they suffered a 1-0 defeat against Persepolis in Tehran derby.
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2021-05-14 22:02
Persepolis edge Esteghlal to go top of IPL
TEHRAN – Persepolis football team edged past Esteghlal 1-0 in Iran Professional League (IPL) here at the Azadi Stadium on Friday.
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2021-05-11 18:48
By Farrokh Hesabi
Esteghlal, Persepolis in potential title decider
TEHRAN - In one of the long-awaited encounters in Iranian football, Persepolis will lock horn against Esteghlal in the Iran Professional League (IPL) at the Azadi Stadium on Friday in Tehran.
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2021-05-11 18:46
Akbarian to officiate Tehran derby
TEHRAN – Mohammadreza Akbarian will take charge Esteghlal and Persepolis clash in Tehran derby.
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2021-05-02 17:02
Faraz Kamalvand named Saipa coach
TEHRAN – Faraz Kamalvand was named as new coach of Saipa football team on Sunday.
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2021-05-02 14:46
Interview by Farrokh Hesabi
Ex-Iran defender Nosrati lauds clubs’ performance in ACL
TEHRAN - Former Iran national team player, Mohammad Nosrati, believes that all four Iranian teams in the 2021 AFC Champions League had spectacular performances.
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2021-05-01 15:55
By Masoud Hossein
Iranian clubs prove how strong they are
TEHRAN – Three Iranian clubs did a great job in the 2021 AFC Champions league (West) group stage, advancing to the Round of 16. It means the football clubs in the West Asian country has improved over the past years.
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2021-05-01 03:46
Three Iranian teams learn fate at 2021 ACL (West) Round of 16
TEHRAN - The 2021 AFC Champions League (West) Round of 16 cast was finalized following the conclusion of the Group Stage on Friday.
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2021-05-01 00:31
ACL Group C: Esteghlal edge Al Shorta to boost last 16 chances
TEHRAN - Cheick Diabate’s penalty ensured a 1-0 win for Iran's Esteghlal FC against Iraq's Al Shorta on Matchday Six of Group C in the 2021 AFC Champions League on Friday.
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2021-04-28 18:34
Interview by Farrokh Hesabi
Iranian teams have been satisfactory in ACL: expert
TEHRAN – Football expert Sattar Hamedanis says that Iranian teams have shown good performance in the 2021 AFC Champions League.
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2021-04-28 02:58
ACL Group C: Al Ahli Saudi, Esteghlal settle for share of point
TEHRAN - Al Ahli Saudi and Esteghlal football teams played out a goalless draw at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Tuesday to set up a thrilling final matchday in Group C of the 2021 AFC Champions League.
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2021-04-26 15:58
2021 ACL: Cheick Diabate misses Al Ahli match
TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team forward Cheick Diabate will be absent in the match against Al Ahli.
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2021-04-25 03:12
ACL Group C: Esteghlal, Al Duhail settle for draw
TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team of Iran and Qatar’s Al Duhail shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw on Matchday Four of the 2021 AFC Champions League Group C on Saturday.
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2021-04-22 02:20
ACL Group C: Esteghlal beaten by Al Duhail
TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team of Iran suffered a late defeat against Al Duhail of Qatar in Group C of the 2021 AFC Champions League Wednesday night at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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2021-04-20 12:43
By Farrokh Hesabi
What a great start to 2021 ACL for Iranian teams
TEHRAN – The four Iranian teams have been amazing so far at the 2021 AFC Champions League.
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2021-04-19 03:03
ACL Group C: Esteghlal defeat 10-man Al Shorta
TEHRN - Iran’s Esteghlal football team cruised past 10-man Al Shorta of Iraq 3-0 on Matchday Two of the 2021 AFC Champions League Group C on Monday.
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2021-04-16 03:58
ACL Group C: Esteghlal too strong for Al Ahli
TEHRAN - Iran’s Esteghlal cruised to a 5-2 victory against Al Ahli Saudi FC on Matchday One of the 2021 AFC Champions League Group C at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Thursday.
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2021-04-12 17:13
Esteghlal, Persepolis players test negative for COVID-19
TEHRAN – Esteghlal and Persepolis football team players and staff tested negative for COVID-19 ahead of the 2021 AFC Champions League.
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2021-04-06 18:25
Esteghlal, Pesrepolis learn fate at Hazfi Cup’s Round of 16
TEHRAN – Esteghlal and Persepolis football teams have discovered their fate at Round of 16 of Iran’s Hazfi Cup.