Lackluster Esteghlal held by Paykan: IPL

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team missed the chance to overtake Persepolis at the Iran Professional League (IPL) second place with a goalless draw against Paykan on Tuesday.

Esteghlal coach Fekri handed one-match suspension

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team head coach Mahmoud Fekri has been suspended for one game due to using bad language in front of the TV camera.

Esteghlal beat Machine Sazi in IPL

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team defeated Machine Sazi 1-0 thanks to a Hrvoje Milic’s stunning free-kick in Iran Professional League (IPL) on Wednesday.

IPL most decorated coach Amir Ghalenoei turns 57

TEHRAN – Amir Ghalenoei, who turned 57 on Saturday, may not be the biggest coach in Iran, but his importance in the football cannot be ignored.

Esteghlal coach Fekri could face ban for using bad language

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team head coach Mahmoud Fekri could face ban after using bad language in front of a TV camera.

IPL: Foolad fight back to beat Esteghlal

TEHRAN – Foolad football team claimed a 2-1 comeback victory over Esteghlal on Matchday 2 of Iran Professional League (IPL) on Friday.

Esteghlal transfer ban lifted

TEHRAN - Iranian football club Esteghlal’s ban has been lifted by FIFA.

Esteghlal complete signing of Sobhan Khaghani

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football club have completed the signing of Iranian rising star Sobhan Khaghani.

Esteghlal victorious in Iran league opener

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team defeated newly-promoted Mes Rafsanjan 2-0 in the opening match of the 2020/21 Iran Professional League (IPL) on Saturday.

In commemoration of legend Mansour Pourheydari

TEHRAN – Iranian football fans remember legendary coach Mansour Pourheydari on his fourth death anniversary.

Ali Karimi thanks Esteghlal fans

TEHRAN – Esteghlal iconic midfielder Ali Karimi, who has officially joined Qatar Sports Club, has sent a note of gratitude to the Esteghlal fans.

By Farrokh Hesabi

Persepolis race against the clock

TEHRAN - Persepolis are racing against the clock to bring peace and unity to the club ahead of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League.

Mehdi Rahamti hangs up his gloves

TEHRAN – Former Iran national team goalkeeper Mehdi Rahmati announced his retirement from football.

Parviz Mazloumi steps down as Iran U19 coach

TEHRAN – Parviz Mazloumi has stepped away from his post as head coach of Iran U19 football team.

Vahid Fazeli appointed Nassaji coach

TEHRAN – Vahid Fazeli has been appointed as new head coach of Iran top-flight team Nassaji Mazandaran.

Rouzbeh Cheshmi signs for Umm Salal

TEHRAN – Qatar Stars League side Umm Salal have completed signing of Iranian defender Rouzbeh Cheshmi.

Mahmoud Fekri named Esteghlal coach

TEHRAN – Mahmoud Fekri was named Esteghlal football team head coach.

By Farrokh Hesabi

Time to privatize Esteghlal, Persepolis

TEHRAN - While Esteghlal have been eliminated from the 2020 AFC Champions League, losing to Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor 2-1 in the Round of 16, the sense of chaos and uncertainty at the Tehran based seems to be more noticeable. Much of it is self-inflicted.

Esteghlal fire GM Ahmad Saadatmand

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football club have fired general manager Ahmad Saadatmand on Wednesday.

Ahmad Saadatmand calls for reforms at Esteghlal

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football club general manager Ahmad Saadatmand has made a strange revelation about the team’s players and said he is determined to reform the club.

Esteghlal fall short against Pakhtakor

TEHRAN – Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor came from behind to defeat Esteghlal football team 2-1 in the 2020 AFC Champions League Round of 16 at Al Janoub Stadium on Saturday.

Esteghlal players are tired but ready for Pakhtakor: Namjoo Motlagh

TEHRAN – Esteghlal coach Majid Namjoo Motlagh says that his players are tired but they will be ready for Pakhtakor match.

Shahr Khodro continue disappointing run in ACL 2020

TEHRAN – Iran’s Shahr Khodro suffered their fourth defeat in the 2020 AFC Champions League on Wednesday.

Iran’s Esteghlal into 2020 ACL Round of 16

TEHRAN – Iran’s Esteghlal football team defeated Al Ahli of Saudi Arabia to book a place at the 2020 AFC Champions League Round of 16.

ACL 2020: Esteghlal, Al Shorta settle for draw

TEHRAN - Group A’s second ticket to the 2020 AFC Champions League Round of 16 will have to be decided on Matchday Six after Iraq’s Al Shorta and Iran’s Esteghlal played out a 1-1 draw at Khalifa International Stadium on Sunday.

Esteghlal had more resting time: Namjoo Motlagh

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team interim coach Majid Namjoo Motlagh says that they are ready to meet Al Shorta since they have had more resting time.

Esteghlal reach agreement with Nouri: report

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football club will reportedly finalize a contract with Iranian-German coach Alexander Nouri within the next few days.

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.