Persepolis’s Hosseini chosen as Iranian ACL legend

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team captain Jalal Hosseini has been chosen as the Iranian legend in the AFC Champions League era.

Iranian futsal coach Taheri dies of coronavirus

TEHRAN – Iran football and futsal coach Ahmad Taheri died of coronavirus on Monday.

Iranian people very kind to me: Cheick Diabate

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team Malian forward Cheick Diabate says that the Iranian people have been very kind to him.

Persepolis a step closer to fourth successive title

TEHRAN – Persepolis saw off Shahr Khodro 3-1 to take a step closer to Iran Professional League (IPL) title for the fourth successive time.

Iran still have two direct slots in 2021 ACL

TEHRAN - According to the latest Asian Football Confederation (AFC) club competitions ranking, Iran will have two direct slots in the group stage and two others in the preliminary rounds for the next season of the AFC Champions League.

Esteghlal edge Zob Ahan in empty stadium: IPL

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team defeated Zob Ahan 2-1 in an empty stadium in Iran Professional League on Sunday.

Sports events suspended in Iran due to coronavirus

TEHRAN – Authorities in Iran have suspended all sports competitions except football matches in the next 10 days due to the coronavirus outbreak in the country.

ACL 2020: Esteghlal suffer defeat against Al Ahli

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team of Iran lost to Al Ahli of Saudi Arabia 2-1 in Group A of the AFC Champions League on Monday.

Ayanda Patosi denies Esteghlal’s officials claims

TEHRAN - Foolad Khuzestan midfielder Ayanda Patosi has talked about his transfer to the Ahwaz-based club and the reason that he didn’t return to his former club Esteghlal.

ACL 2020: Esteghlal of Iran held by Iraq’s Al Shorta

TEHRAN – Iranian football team Esteghlal were held to a 1-1 draw by Iraq’s Al Shorta in Group A of the 2020 AFC Champions League on Monday.

Iranian teams still uncertain about their hosting rights at ACL

TEHRAN - According to the latest 2020 AFC Champions League schedule that has been released in the AFC Magazine, the place of home matches of the Iranian clubs at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) elite club competition this season is still uncertain.

Esteghlal not afraid of any team in ACL 2020: Majidi

TEHRAN – Esteghlal coach Farhad Majidi says that they are not afraid to play any team in the forthcoming 2020 AFC Champions League.

Persepolis, Esteghlal share the spoils in Tehran derby

TEHRAN – Persepolis and Esteghlal football teams settled for a breathtaking 2-2 draw here in Iran Professional League (IPL) on Thursday.

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.

Esteghlal striker Diabate ruled out for three weeks

TEHRAN – Esteghlal forward Cheick Diabate will be out of action for three weeks after he suffered a foot injury during Saturday’s 2-1 win over Naft Masjed Soleyman.

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.

Sepahan edge Foolad in Iran Professional League

TEHRAN – Sepahan defeated Foolad 2-1 in Iran Professional League (IPL) matchday 18 on Friday.

Iran’s Esteghlal, Shahr Khodro book place in 2020 ACL group stage

TEHRAN – Iranian football teams Esteghlal and Shahr Khodro booked their places at the 2020 AFC Champions League group stage.

Iran’s Esteghlal, Shahr Khodro to lock horn with Qatari sides in ACL Play-offs

TEHRAN - The final eight teams in the 2020 AFC Champions League group stage will be confirmed on Tuesday as 16 sides fight for their passage to the Continental tournament in the one-legged Play-off Round.

Esteghlal coach Majidi worried about players’ fatigue

TEHRAN – Esteghlal coach Farhad Majidi is worried about his players' fatigue in the AFC Champions League playoff.

Iran’s Esteghlal, Shahr Khodro qualify for ACL playoff

TEHRAN – Esteghlal and Shahr Khodro football teams from Iran booked their places at the 2020 AFC Champions League playoff on Saturday.

IPL action resumes: The key talking points

TEHRAN - Iran Professional League (IPL) is set to resume this weekend after month long break. Iran league will kick off with four matches on the first day of 17th week of the league and two other games on Sunday.

Iranian teams accept to face rivals at ACL Preliminary Stage 2 in UAE

TEHRAN – Iranian football teams Esteghlal and Shahr Khodro have accepted to meet their opponents at the AFC Champions League Preliminary Stage 2 in the UAE.

Rouhani aide criticizes the AFC for moving matches out of Iran

TEHRAN - The Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) decision to move matches out of Iran is unprofessional and political, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s chief of staff, Mahmoud Vaezi, said on Wednesday, according to the official IRNA news agency.

Esteghlal, Shahr Khodro to meet rivals in UAE: AFC

TEHRAN – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that two Iranian football teams Esteghlal and Shahr Khodro will have to meet their opponents in the UAE.

Iranian clubs’ General Managers to meet AFC officials

TEHRAN - The General Managers of the four Iranian clubs representing Iran in 2020 AFC Champions League - Persepolis, Esteghlal, Sepahan, and Shahr Khodro – will meet senior officials of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Thursday.

Iranian football teams refuse to play in neutral field

TEHRAN - Four teams representing Iran in the AFC Champions League - Persepolis, Esteghlal, Sepahan and Shahr Khodro – have announced that they will not play in neutral field.

By Masoud Hossein

Iran must utilize sports diplomacy

TEHRAN – Regardless of how disappointing the banning Iranian teams from hosting AFC Champions League looked, it is an irrefutable fact that Iran needs sports diplomacy to overcome difficulties of the current situation.