Tehran derby - Tehran Times

2021-12-06 16:11

By Masoud Hossein

Skocic is right about Iran’s tactical deficiency

TEHRAN – About two months ago, Iran football team head coach Dragan Skocic spoke frankly about the fact that the country’s footballers are technically-good but they need to grow up tactically, however, some critics attacked him for what he said about the football.

2021-12-05 19:02

By Farrokh Hesabi

Hajrezaei hits out at deadly dull Tehran derby

TEHRAN - Iranian football expert, Amir Hajrezaei, believes that the recent Tehran derby has nothing in terms of tactical and technical issues and made a bad Saturday for the Iranian football.

2021-12-04 18:30

Lackluster Tehran derby finishes in goalless stalemate

TEHRAN - Esteghlal and Persepolis match ended in a goalless stalemate on Matchday 8 of Iran Professional League (IPL) here in an empty Azadi Stadium on Saturday.

2021-12-03 18:04

By Farrokh Hesabi

Tehran derby, an opportunity to rise for giants

TEHRAN - Saturday’s Iran Professional League (IPL) matchday includes Tehran derby at Azadi Stadium, with giants Esteghlal and Persepolis doing battle.

2021-12-01 16:21

Bonyadifar to officiate Tehran derby

TEHRAN – Mooud Bonyadifar will referee the match between Esteghlal and Persepolis football teams.

2021-11-08 04:40

Tehran derby date revealed: IPL

TEHRAN - Tehran derby date between Esteghlal and Persepolis football teams has been revealed.

2021-10-02 18:34

Tehran derby to be held on Matchweek 8: IPL

TEHRAN – Tehran derby between Esteghlal and Persepolis football teams will be held on Matchweek 8 of Iran Professional League.

2021-07-16 17:38

By Farrokh Hesabi

Tehran derby not an interesting game, football expert Pashazadeh says

TEHRAN – Tehran derby between Esteghlal and Persepolis might not have been the most interesting game for the football fans in terms of the quality of the game, according to Iranian football expert Mehdi Pashazadeh.

2021-07-14 14:15

Alireza Faghani to referee Tehran derby

TEHRAN – Iranian international football referee Alireza Faghani will take charge of Persepolis vs Esteghlal in Tehran derby on Thursday.

2021-05-22 02:26

By Farrokh Hesabi

Iran football’s punishments not in accordance with law

TEHRAN - The Disciplinary Committee of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) announced punishments for three players and one coach for infractions during two weeks of the Iran Professional League (IPL).

2021-05-20 22:38

Australia v Iran referee Sandor Puhl dies

TEHRAN – Hungarian referee Sandor Puhl died at the age of 65, the Hungarian Football Association (MLSZ) said on Thursday.

2021-05-17 18:46

By Farrokh Hesabi

Iran football needs VAR as well as cultural improvement

TEHRAN - The lack of modern technology in Iranian football has become evident after some dubious decisions in recent weeks of the Iran Professional League (IPL).

2021-05-14 22:02

Persepolis edge Esteghlal to go top of IPL

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team edged past Esteghlal 1-0 in Iran Professional League (IPL) here at the Azadi Stadium on Friday.

2021-05-11 18:48

By Farrokh Hesabi

Esteghlal, Persepolis in potential title decider

TEHRAN - In one of the long-awaited encounters in Iranian football, Persepolis will lock horn against Esteghlal in the Iran Professional League (IPL) at the Azadi Stadium on Friday in Tehran.

2021-05-11 18:46

Akbarian to officiate Tehran derby

TEHRAN – Mohammadreza Akbarian will take charge Esteghlal and Persepolis clash in Tehran derby.

بازی تیم فوتبال سپاهان اصفهان و پرسپولیس

2021-05-10 17:15

By Masoud Hossein

VAR; highest priority for Iran football

TEHRAN - Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has failed to fulfill its promise for over a year for video assistant referee (VAR) implementation and the country’s football pays the price for that.

2021-01-13 18:18

By Farrokh Hesabi

Expert happy with Tehran derby

TEHRAN - The Iranian member of the AFC’s Technical Study Group (TSG), Dr. Asghar Maziar, thinks that the latest Tehran derby was a better match compared to the previous meetings between Esteghlal and Persepolis in recent years.

2021-01-11 19:00

Esteghlal escape defeat against Persepolis: IPL

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team earned a hard draw against Persepolis in Iran Professional League (IPL) on Monday.

2021-01-10 15:03

Respecting rivals more important than winning: Golmohammadi

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team head coach Yahya Golmohammadi says that to respect the opponents is more important than winning the match.

2021-01-10 13:37

Tehran derby referees confirmed

TEHRAN - Reza Kermanshahi will be the man in charge of Tehran derby between Esteghlal and Persepolis.

2021-01-05 19:02

Persepolis share spoils with Sepahan: IPL

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team shared the spoils with Sepehan in a 0-0 draw in Iran Professional League (IPL) on Tuesday. Ivan Marković

2020-12-26 16:57

Tehran derby rescheduled for Jan. 10

TEHRAN – Tehran derby between Persepolis and Esteghlal has been rescheduled for Jan. 10.

2020-10-12 18:09

Iran Professional League 2020/21 fixtures released

TEHRAN - The Iran Football League Organization released fixtures for the 2020/2021 Iran Professional League (IPL) season on Monday with defending champions Persepolis will start the campaign with an away match against Saipa.

2020-08-27 00:37

Esteghlal beat Persepolis to advance to Hazfi Cup final

TEHRAN – Esteghlal emerged victorious in Tehran derby against Persepolis in Iran’s Hazfi Cup semifinal on Wednesday.

2020-08-25 19:42

Hazfi Cup semi-final: Persepolis, Esteghlal set for thrilling derby

TEHRAN - Persepolis and Esteghlal football team will meet in the Hazfi Cup semi-final on Wednesday in what would be the penultimate match of the Iranian football season which will be held behind closed doors.

2020-08-23 18:52

Payam Heydari to referee Hazfi Cup semis

TEHRAN - The Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) announced that Payam Heydari will referee the 2020 Hazfi Cup semi-final between Esteghlal and Persepolis.

2020-08-22 19:21

Tehran derby to be held as planned

TEHRAN - The Tehran derby, between Esteghlal and Persepolis, in the Hazfi Cup semifinals, will be held on Aug. 26 as it was already scheduled.

2020-02-05 20:12

Persepolis, Esteghlal both ready to win Tehran derby

TEHRAN - Iran Professional League (IPL) leaders Persepolis will face their arch rivals Esteghlal on Thursday in the Iranian capital’s derby at the Azadi Stadium.