Esteghlal supporters unsatisfied about their team’s future

TEHRAN - A group of Esteghlal supporters gathered in front of the Iranian football federation’s headquarters on Wednesday to voice their concern to the directors of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) about Esteghlal’s uncertain future and asked the return of Andrea Stramaccioni, the former coach of the Blues.

Esteghlal not allowed to bring back Stramaccioni

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team are not allowed to bring back Italian coach Andrea Stramaccioni, the Iran Football League Organization said.

“The Iranian Job” for the Italians

TEHRAN – It’s not a secret that Esteghlal are looking to bring Andrea Stramaccioni back to Tehran; however the Iranian team are also weighing up another option for the new season.

By Farrokh Hesabi

Maybe not the best way to prevent Iranian clubs from signing foreigners

TEHRAN - The executive board of Iran Football League Organization on Wednesday announced that no Iranian team are permitted to sign a foreign coach and player for the next Iran Professional League (IPL) season, but it seems is not the best possible way.

Esteghlal, Persepolis not allowed to sign foreigners

TEHRAN - Mehdi Alinejad, the Iranian Deputy Minister of Sport and Youth, confirmed that Persepolis and Esteghlal are not allowed to sign new foreign players or coaches for the next season.

By Farrokh Hesabi

The strange case of coaching change in Iran football

TEHRAN - The number of head coach changes in the Iran Professional League (IPL) has increased drastically during the last few months.

Iran strongly denies Willy Sagnol talk

TEHRAN - The Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has strongly denied reports that it has been linked with Willy Sagnol.

It’s time to support Skocic: Jahanbakhsh

TEHRAN – Alireza Jahanbakhsh says that they must support Dragan Skocic since Iran national football team is in sensitive situation.

Iran denies Andrea Stramaccioni link

TEHRAN - The Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has denied reports claiming the federation has negotiated with Italian coach Andrea Stramaccioni.

Farhad Majidi replaces Stramaccioni in Esteghlal

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team have turned to Farhad Majidi to salvage their season after the departure of Andrea Stramaccioni.

Andrea Stramaccioni no longer Esteghlal coach

TEHRAN – Italian coach Andrea Stramaccioni is no longer the coach of Esteghlal football team, the Iranian club said in a statement.

Gabriel Calderon on verge of leaving Persepolis

TEHRAN – Persepolis coach Gabriel Calderon has said he is disappointed with the club’s behavior, fueling speculation that he is set to leave the team.

Stramaccioni-Esteghlal dispute: an unsolved problem

TEHRAN – After a three-week scramble, Andrea Stramaccioni has not yet returned to Iran to lead his beloved team Esteghlal and two parties find themselves trapped with an unsolved issue.

Andrea Stramaccioni cancels contract with Esteghlal

TEHRAN – Italian coach Andrea Stramaccioni stepped down from his role as coach of Esteghlal football team on Sunday.

Esteghlal need more time: Andrea Stramaccioni

TEHRAN – Andrea Stramaccioni says that Esteghlal football team need more time to learn the new strategy.

Andrea Stramaccioni on verge of leaving Esteghlal

TEHRAN – Will one week until Iran Professional League kicks off, Italian coach Andrea Stramaccioni is reportedly going to leave Esteghlal after the club failed to meet his expectations in the transfer market.

Iran’s Esteghlal eye Bosnian defender Daniel Pavlović

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team of Iran are ready to sign Bosnian left back Daniel Pavlović.

Esteghlal will play attacking football: Andrea Stramaccioni

TEHRAN – Esteghlal newly-appointed coach Andrea Stramaccioni says his team will play attacking football.

Ex-Inter coach Stramaccioni signs for Esteghlal

TEHRAN - Andrea Stramaccioni has signed a two-year contract with Iranian football club Esteghlal .