MNA - Mohammad Ahmadzadeh was appointed as coach of Esteghlal of Ahvaz football team on Friday. Read the rest of this entry »
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 »
Baqeri gives Persepolis win over Esteqlal
PTV - Captain Karim Baqeri’s down to the line goal allows his team Persepolis to snatch a 2-1 victory against its archrival Esteqlal.
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.
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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Ali Karimi 11th on most popular player list
PTV - Iran’s Steel Azin FC midfielder, Ali Karimi, has been selected as the world’s 11th most popular football player in 2009.
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 »