Tehran derby

2024-09-25 21:22

By Masoud Hossein

Persepolis earn late win over Esteghlal in Tehran derby

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team defeated Esteghlal 1-0 in Tehran derby courtesy of Hossein Kanaani’s late goal in Matchweek 6 of the 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Wednesday.

2024-03-13 23:34

Esteghlal, Persepolis share the spoils in lackluster game

TEHRAN – Esteghlal and Persepolis football teams played out a goalless draw in the 2023/24 Iran Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Wednesday.

2024-03-12 17:20

Tehran derby comparable to Manchester derby: Yamga

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team winger Kevin Yamga says that Tehran derby between Esteghlal nad Persepolis is comparable to Manchester derby.

2024-03-12 17:13

Vahid Kazemi chosen to referee Tehran derby: official

TEHRAN – Vahid Kazemi was officially chosen as referee of the 103rd Tehran derby between Esteghlal and Persepolis.

2024-03-12 14:26

By Farrokh Hesabi

Esteghlal, Persepolis lock horns with each other in 103rd Tehran derby

TEHRAN - The 103rd Tehran derby is set to take place on Wednesday at the Azadi Stadium, reigniting the fierce rivalry between Tehran’s football giants, Persepolis and Esteghlal. This historic event not only generates emotions in Iran’s sporting community but also resonates deeply within society.

2024-03-11 15:26

Esteghlal, Persepolis players visit kids with cancer

TEHRAN – Esteghlal and Persepolis football teams’ players visited children with cancer in a hospital in Tehran, capital of Iran on Monday.

2024/03/10

By Farrokh Hesabi

Beiranvand's performance raises concerns over future

TEHRAN - Alireza Beiranvand, Iran's national team and Persepolis Mo. 1 goalkeeper, has recently shown poor performance and is under pressure at the moment.

2024-02-21 15:12

Tehran derby to be held on March 13

TEHRAN – Tehran derby between Esteghlal and Persepolis football teams in the 2023/24 Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) Matchweek 20 will be held on March 13.

2023/12/18

By Masoud Hossein

A shameful display of football: Tehran derby

TEHRAN – Tehran derby between Persepolis and Esteghlal football teams ended in a 1-1 draw but controversy has erupted following the referee’s decisions.

2023-12-15 17:24

FIFA chief hails access for women to Iran stadium

FIFA President Gianni Infantino believes the global governing body's policy of engagement with Iran over the treatment of women in football is bearing fruit after some were allowed into the Tehran derby on Thursday.

2023-12-15 16:50

By Farrokh Hesabi

VAR’s experience not satisfying in the first match: PGPL

TEHRAN - Iranian football fans were not impressed by the quality of the Tehran derby, and the use of VAR couldn't prevent both teams from disputing the referee's decisions.

2023-12-13 16:45

Persepolis, Esteghlal meet in potential title decider: PGPL

TEHRAN – There is a long way to go but the match between Persepolis and Esteghlal football teams could be decider in the 2023/24 Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL).

2023-12-13 16:26

Referee and VAR confirmed for Tehran derby

TEHRAN – The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) has been confirmed for the Tehran derby between Persepolis and Esteghlal football teams.

2023-07-25 17:18

Tehran derby date announced

TEHRAN – Tehran derby between Persepolis and Esteghlal football teams will be held on Sept. 1 at the Azadi Stadium.

2023-05-30 17:17

By Farrokh Hesabi

Tehran derby, the story continues

TEHRAN - This Wednesday, the Azadi Stadium in Tehran will host the Iranian Hazfi Cup final between Persepolis and Esteghlal. Two teams will lock horn together twice in less than two months.

2023-05-29 19:33

Ashkan Khorshidi chosen to officiate Tehran derby

TEHRAN – Ashkan Khorshidi will take charge of Wednesday’s Tehran derby between Persepolis and Esteghlal.

2023-04-25 02:39

Azadi Stadium needs to be renovated

TEHRAN – Azadi Stadium, located in Tehran, needs to be renovated as soon as possible because the complex is outdated.

2023-04-24 18:46

Interview by Farrokh Hesabi

Tehran derby battle of head coaches: expert

TEHRAN - Iranian football's top pundit Jalal Cheraghpour says that the key to Persepolis' win in Tehran derby match was knowledge of their head coach about his own team.