PTV - Tehran’s popular soccer team Persepolis has named the Turkish international coach, Mustafa Denizli as the first choice to replace Portuguese manager Nelo Vingada. Read the rest of this entry »
Iran Name Squad For North Korea Clash
Goal - Iran have named their squad for their June 6 World Cup qualifier in North Korea. The list has been cut by coach Afshin Ghotbi from 41 to 27. The squad will warm-up for the vital clash by playing China on June 1.
Persepolis Accuse Rivaldo Of Diving in Asian Champions League
Goal - Persepolis of Iran have accused Brazilian star Rivaldo of diving to win the penalty that sent his team Bunyodkor to the quarter-final of the Asian Champions League in midweek.
Iran Federation OKs Soccer Friendly with US
PTV: Iran’s Football Federation (IFF) has agreed to the US request to hold two friendly matches between the two countries’ national soccer squads.
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Persepolis 0-1 Bunyodkor: Vingada Confirms Resignation
AFC - TEHRAN – Persepolis coach Nelo Vingada confirmed Wednesday’s 1-0 defeat to Uzbekistan champions Bunyodkor in the ACL Round of 16 was his last at the helm of the Iranian giants.
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Persepolis 0-1 Bunyodkor: Rivaldo penalty punishes Persepolis
AFC - TEHRAN - Rivaldo’s first-half penalty sent last year’s beaten semi-finalists Bunyodkor into the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League after edging out Persepolis 1-0 at the Azadi Stadium on Wednesday.
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Vingada braced for Bunyodkor battle
(AFC) Persepolis coach Nelo Vingada is expecting a tight last 16 tie against Uzbekistan’s Bunyodkor at Azadi Stadium in the AFC Champions League on Wednesday and is fully prepared for the possibility of a penalty shoot-out.