PTV - Tehran’s popular team Persepolis has been defeated by Moghavemat Sepasi of Shiraz at the 13th week of the Iranian Premier League (IPL). The hosts gained a 1-0 great victory over the Reds at the Hafezieh Stadium in Shiraz on Thursday.
Persepolis best scorer recuperating
MNA - Persepolis injured striker Mohsen Khalili will likely be fit to play in the next three months. He is recovering from a knee surgery he had in Munchen, Germany. Iran football team striker has been allowed to start training on Wednesday.
Iran to play friendly against Qatar
PTV - Iran’s national soccer team is scheduled to play a friendly match against Qatar after the Iran-Kuwait friendly was canceled by FIFA. “The Iranian squad will clash with Qatar in Doha on November 9,” said Iranian Football Federation (IFF) Deputy President Mehdi Taj on Wednesday.
Editorial - ShortKicks
Lastkick - Sepahan FC fired Engin Firat on October 28th. This was long coming. The Turkish coach was never able to establish himself in Isfahan and basically failed to produce results. Now he is gone, and according to a Sepahan official former Iran international and Perspolis assistant coach Hamid Estili is on top of their list of candidates to replace Firat.
Ten-man Esteqlal thrashes Paykan
PTV - Tehran’s Esteqlal seals a 3-2 victory over Paykan following a hat trick by Arash Borhani in the 12th week of the Iranian Premier League.
Is witchcraft the reason for Paykan FC’s recent success?
Lastkick - Paykan FC has been a surprise presence on the top quarter of the IPL table. Many football experts have been trying to analyze and explain the team’s unexpected success, and most of them attribute it to coach Aliasghar Modirroosta’s ability to keep his young team very focused and motivated; however, as of a few days ago a new theory started making its way around; witchcraft! Yes, witchcraft!
Iran’s Hashemian Back In Training For Bochum
Goal - VFL Bochum’s Iranian Striker, Vahid Hashemian who has recently been sidelined by a back injury, announced that he will resume training from tomorrow.