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February 7th, 2010

Ahmadzadeh named Esteghlal of Ahvaz coach

MNA - Mohammad Ahmadzadeh was appointed as coach of Esteghlal of Ahvaz football team on Friday. Read the rest of this entry »

February 5th, 2010

AFC approves Mes Kerman’s Stadium for ACL

KUALA LUMPUR: The AFC has approved the use of the Shahid Bahonar Stadium as the home venue for AFC Champions League newcomers Mes Kerman in this year’s tournament. Read the rest of this entry »

February 4th, 2010

Baqeri gives Persepolis win over Esteqlal

Daei

PTV - Captain Karim Baqeri’s down to the line goal allows his team Persepolis to snatch a 2-1 victory against its archrival Esteqlal.

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February 2nd, 2010

IFF releases details of Ghotbi’s contract

Afshin Afshar (lastkick.com) – In an unprecedented move, the Iranian Football Federation made available the details of Team Melli coach Afshin Ghotbi. The information was published on the IFF website on Monday and released to the press.

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February 2nd, 2010

Local ref under pressure in Iran’s famed Sorkhabi Derby

Shahin Rahmani - AFC: “It may not be the biggest derby in the world, but Esteghlal versus Persepolis at the Azadi Stadium is certainly one of the most high-pressure matches any referee could take charge of.” Masoud Enayat, AFC Referee Instructor and Iran FA Head of Referees.
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February 1st, 2010

Ali Karimi 11th on most popular player list

Karimi

PTV - Iran’s Steel Azin FC midfielder, Ali Karimi, has been selected as the world’s 11th most popular football player in 2009.

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January 30th, 2010

Basharzad welcomes home-coming stars

AFC-KUALA LUMPUR: The return of Europe-based stars to the domestic scene will boost Iranian clubs’ chances to do well in the AFC Champions League, believes Iranian goalkeeping legend Jalal Basharzad. Read the rest of this entry »