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.

Esteghlal escape defeat against Persepolis: IPL

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

Tehran derby referees confirmed

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

Tehran derby rescheduled for Jan. 10

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tehran derby among the world’s greatest: Calderon

TEHRAN – Former Persepolis coach Gabriel Calderon believes that Tehran derby is among the greatest derbies in the world.

Bijan Heydari to officiate Tehran derby

TEHRAN – Bijan Heydari has been chosen to officiate Tehran derby between Persepolis and Esteghlal.

Persepolis cement place in top with win over Sanat Naft

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team received a boost ahead of Tehran derby with an away win against Sanat Naft on Saturday.

Persepolis forward Abdi sidelined for three weeks

TEHRAN – Persepolis striker Mehdi Abdi will miss at least three weeks of the Iran professional League season.

Persepolis emerge victorious over Esteghlal

TEHRAN – Persepolis defeated Esteghlal 1-0 thanks to an own goal in the second half in Iran Professional League (IPL) on Sunday.

Esteghlal need more time: Andrea Stramaccioni

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

Persepolis coach Calderon thrilled to meet Esteghlal

TEHRAN – Gabriel Calderon says that he is thrilled to face Persepolis’s arch-rivals Esteghlal football team in Tehran derby.

Mooud Bonyadifar to referee Tehran derby

TEHRAN - Mooud Bonyadifar has been chosen to officiate Tehran derby between Esteghlal and Persepolis football teams.

IPL: Start date of 2019/20 season announced

TEHRAN - The start of the Iran Professional League's 2019/20 season will take place on Monday Aug. 19.

Nourollahi’s jersey in auction to raise funds for Iran’s flood-hit people

TEHRAN – The jersey of Tehran derby scorer Ahmad Nourollahi will be auctioned to raise money for Iran’s flood-hit.

Persepolis edge past Esteghlal in Tehran derby

TEHRAN – Ahmad Nourollahi’s first-half goal proved enough to give Persepolis a crucial 1-0 win over Esteghlal in Tehran derby on Saturday.

Esteghlal winger Vouria Ghfouri out of Tehran derby

TEHRAN – Esteghlal suffered a severe blow to their chances of beating Persepolis in Tehran derby after Vouria Ghafouri was ruled out on the eve of the clash.

Persepolis vs Esteghlal can be IPL title decider

TEHRAN – Iran Professional League (IPL) leaders Persepolis will meet Esteghlal on Saturday and history shows that the outcome of such matches can make a big difference when the points are tallied at the end of the season.

Pierluigi Collina invited to attend Tehran derby

TEHRAN – Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) president Mehdi Taj has invited the chairman of FIFA's Referees Committee, Pierluigi Collina, to come to Iran to attend Tehran derby between Esteghlal and Persepolis in the Iranian league.