esteghlal - Tehran Times

2018-09-27 21:19

Esteghlal, Persepolis share the spoils in Tehran derby

TEHRAN - During a lackluster match here at the packed Azadi Stadium, Esteghlal and Persepolis football teams played out a goalless draw on Thursday.

نشست خبری برانکو ایوانکوویچ و وینفرد شفر

2018-09-26 19:50

Esteghlal players are highly motivated for derby: Winfried Schaefer

TEHRAN – Esteghlal German coach Winfried Schaefer says his players are highly motivated for match against Persepolis in Tehran derby.

2018-09-26 19:48

Tehran derby more than just a game

TEHRAN - Despite all the economic pressures, most of Iranian people, especially the youth, will get absorbed in the moment and temporary leave behind difficulties as they watch the Tehran derby between Esteghlal and Persepolis.

2018-09-17 23:20

Iran’s Esteghlal bid farewell to AFC Champions League

Al Sadd booked their spot in the semi-finals of the 2018 AFC Champions League after a 2-2 draw in the second leg of their quarter-final clash with Esteghlal gave them a 5-3 aggregate win.

2018-09-16 21:01

We won’t give up, we’ll keep fighting: Winfried Schaefer

TEHRAN – Esteghlal coach Winfried Schaefer is refusing to give up the ghost in their AFC Champions League quarter-final against Qatar’s Al Sadd despite suffering a 3-1 defeat in the first leg.

2018-09-14 17:57

Iranian footballer Gholamnejad dies of heart attack

TEHRAN – Former Iran national football team midfielder Majid Gholamnejad passed away on Friday after suffering a heart attack.

دیدار تیم های فوتبال استقلال و خونه به خونه - فینال جام حذفی

2018-09-03 17:50

Esteghlal, Persepolis learn fate at Iran’s Hazfi Cup

TEHRAN – Iranian football giants Esteghlal and Persepolis learned their fates in Iran’s Hazfi Cup Round of 32 on Monday.

2018-08-28 00:57

Qatar’s Al Sadd stun Esteghlal of Iran: ACL

TEHRAN - Qatar's Al Sadd took a big step towards the semi-finals of the 2018 AFC Champions League after Baghdad Bounedjah's brace secured them a 3-1 comeback win over Islamic Republic of Iran's Esteghlal in the first leg of the quarter-finals on Monday.

2018-08-26 15:02

Fans must give support Esteghlal: Winfried Schaefer

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team head coach Winfried Schaefer says the fans must show their support in the match against Al Sadd of Qatar.

2018-08-05 19:27

Zob Ahan’s Habibzadeh sidelined for two months

TEHRAN – Zob Ahan striker Reza Habibzadeh is expected to be sidelined for up to two months after sustaining a broken jaw.

2018-08-04 14:26

Winfried Schaefer in frame to be Iraq's next coach: report

TEHRAN – Iran’s Esteghlal German coach Winfried Schaefer is a shock candidate to become coach of Iraq, according to a report posted on alkass.net.

2018-07-28 14:37

Vahid Talebloo hangs up gloves after 16 years

TEHRAN – Ex-Iran and Esteghlal goalkeeper Vahid Talebloo announced his retirement after a 16 years goalkeeping career.

2018-07-19 01:11

Amirhossein Fathi named Esteghlal’s acting president

TEHRAN – Amirhossein Fathi has been named as acting president of Esteghlal football club on Wednesday.

2018-07-18 12:11

Esteghlal General Manager Eftekhari resigns

TEHRAN –Reza Eftekhari has announced his resignation as General Manager of Esteghlal football club on Wednesday.

2018-07-17 17:22

Iran League Organization must apologize to Esteghlal’s fans: Official

TEHRAN – Esteghlal’s board member Hassan Zamani has said the Iran Football League Organization must apologize to Esteghlal’s fans after awarding Super Cup to Persepolis.

2018-06-01 05:40

2018/19 IPL to kick off on July 26

TEHRAN – Iran Professional League (IPL) 2018/19 season will kick off on July 26.

2018-05-25 04:44

Nasser Hajazi remembered on seventh death anniversary

TEHRAN – Iran legendary goalkeeper Nasser Hejazi was remembered on his seventh death anniversary in Tehran's Behesht-e Zahra cemetery on Thursday.

2018-05-23 15:49

Winfried Schaefer satisfied with Esteghlal draw in ACL quarters

TEHRAN – Esteghlal coach Winfried Schaefer is satisfied with their draw in the 2018 AFC Champions League Knockout Stage facing Al Sadd of Qatar.

2018-05-23 13:32

Persepolis, Esteghlal know rivals at AFC Champions League quarters

TEHRAN – Iranian giants Persepolis and Esteghlal have learned their fate in the 2018 AFC Champions League quarter-final.

2018-05-14 17:44

Winfried Schaefer calls on fans to support Esteghlal against Zob Ahan

TEHRAN - Winfried Schaefer has called upon Esteghlal’s supporters to rally behind the team and help the Blues overcome a 1-0 deficit in their AFC Champions League Round of 16 against Zob Ahan on Tuesday.

2018-05-08 21:33

ACL: Zob Ahan earn injury-time win over Esteghlal

TEHRAN – Iran’s Zob Ahan edged past their compatriot Esteghlal 1-0 in the first leg of the AFC Champions League Round of 16 on Tuesday.

2018-05-07 18:55

Esteghlal fight for victory against Zob Ahan: Winfried Schaefer

TEHRAN – Esteghlal coach Winfried Schaefer says Zob Ahan are a difficult team to beat but they fight for victory against them.

دیدار تیم های فوتبال استقلال و خونه به خونه

2018-05-04 22:59

Esteghlal eye AFC Champions League glory after winning Hazfi Cup: Schaefer

TEHRAN – Esteghlal head coach Winfried Schaefer says that they are going to shine at the AFC Champions League after winning Iran’s Hazfi Cup title.

2018-05-02 18:26

Esteghlal eye seventh Iran’s Hazfi Cup title

TEHRAN – Esteghlal will meet first division Khooneh be Khooneh on Thursday in Iran’s Hazfi Cup.

2018-04-22 20:36

IPL: Esteghlal beat Paykan, Persepolis beaten by Zob Ahan

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team earned a late win over Paykan in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium, while Persepolis lost to Zob Ahan in the penultimate game of Iran Professional League (IPL) season on Sunday.

2018-04-18 00:06

Zob Ahan to face Esteghlal in ACL Round of 16

TEHRAN – Zob Ahan of Iran football team advanced to the 2018 AFC Champions League Round of 16 after a 1-1 draw with Uzbekistan’s Lokomotiv.

2018-04-17 00:04

Iran’s Esteghlal march into ACL knockout stage as winners

Iran’s Esteghlal secured first place in Group D with a 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal, thanks to Vouria Ghafouri's goal on Matchday Six of the 2018 AFC Champions League Group D on Monday.