Persepolis, Al Nassr share spoils in 2024/25 ACL Elite

TEHRAN – Iran's Persepolis and Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr football teams played out a goalless draw here at the Azadi Stadium in the 2024/245 AFC Champions League Elite Matchday 8 on Monday.

By Farrokh Hesabi

Mosimane’s duty bringing back Esteghlal’s heydays

TEHRAN - Iran’s football powerhouse, Esteghlal, are currently in a tumultuous period. Having finished as runners-up last season under Javad Nekounam, the club's recent form has been a stark contrast to their previous success. A series of poor results led to Nekounam's resignation, despite having personally assembled the squad. The club signed every player that the former head coach wanted, but the results were poor.