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2026-02-27 12:27
Özcan Bizati named Esteghlal coach
TEHRAN - Özcan Bizati arrived in Tehran Wednesday night and officially signed his contract to work as assistant coach of the Sohrab Bakhtiarizadeh at Esteghlal.
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2026-01-04 14:13
Ndong extends deal with Esteghlal: official
TEHRAN – Gabonese midfielder Didier Ibrahim Ndong has signed a new two-year contract with Esteghlal, the club’s CEO Ali Tajernia confirmed on Tuesday.
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2026-01-01 19:22
Esteghlal earn late win over Sepahan: 2025/26 PGPL
TEHRAN - Esteghlal football team defeated Sepahan 2-1 in Matchweek 15 of the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Thursday.
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2025-11-21 20:32
Esteghlal, Sepahan into 2025/26 Hazfi Cup Round of 16
TEHRAN – Esteghlal and Sepahan football teams advanced to the 2025/26 Iran’s Hazfi Cup Round of 16.
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2025-10-07 11:19
By Farrokh Hesabi
PGPL suffers from low quality and draw overload
TEHRAN - The 2025 season of the Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) has exposed serious concerns about the quality and competitiveness of top-flight football in the country.
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2025-10-05 20:25
Esteghlal held by Chadormalou at 2025/26 PGPL
TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team and Chadormalou shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in Matchday 6 of the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Sunday.
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2025-10-01 21:48
Esteghlal lose to Al Muharraq: 2025/26 ACL Two
TEHRAN – Iran’s Esteghlal lost to Al Muharraq 1-0 in Matchday 2 of the 2025/26 AFC Champions League Two on Wednesday.
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2025-09-27 00:45
Esteghlal, Shams Azar settle for a draw
TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team drew 1-1 with Shams Azar in Matchweek 5 of the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Friday.
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2025-09-23 19:45
Persepolis defender Pouraligani visits children at rehabilitation center
TEHRAN – Iran and Persepolis football team defender Morteza Pouraligani visited the children at the rehabilitation center, the Children of Heaven, on Tuesday.
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2025-09-21 22:09
Esteghlal held by 10-man Paykan, Tractor beat Sepahan: PGPL
TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team were held to a 2-2 draw by 10-man Paykan on Matchweek 4 of the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Sunday.
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2025-09-15 17:18
By Farrokh Hesabi
Iran's three-front challenge in Asia begins
TEHRAN - As the new season of Asian club competitions kicks off, Iranian football turns its focus to three contenders carrying the nation's flag.
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2025-08-15 13:40
Iranian teams discover fate at 2025/26 ACL Two
TEHRAN – Iranian football teams Esteghlal and Sepahan learned their fate in the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 following the conclusion of the Group Stage Draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday.
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2025-08-11 21:38
Tractor win 2025 Iran’s Super Cup
TEHRAN – Tractor football team came from a goal down to beat Esteghlal 2-1 in 2025 Iran’s Super Cup on Monday.
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2025-07-16 18:23
By Farrokh Hesabi
The Missing Piece: Why Iran football still lacks world-class training camps
TEHRAN - As Iranian Persian League Pro League (PLPG) clubs gear up for the new season, a familiar trend continues to dominate pre-season preparations; foreign training camps.
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2025-06-29 16:02
Date for 2025/26 PGPL season confirmed
TEHRAN – The 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) season date has been confirmed, with the opening match round starting on Monday Aug. 18.
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2025-05-29 22:52
Esteghlal edge Malavan to win 2024/25 Hazfi Cup
TEHRAN - Rouzbeh Cheshmi scored a last-gasp goal in Esteghlal’s win over Malavan in the final match of the 2024/25 Hafi Cup.
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2025-05-24 21:43
Esteghlal defeat Sanat Naft to advance to 2024/25 Hazfi Cup final
TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team beat Sanat Naft 2-0 on Saturday to secure their place in the final of the 2024/25 Iran Hazfi Cup.
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2025-05-14 00:30
By Farrokh Hesabi
PGPL final week promises excitement rivalry
TEHRAN - The 24th edition of the Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) has reached its dramatic conclusion, with the final Matchday 30 set to take place this Thursday.
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2025-04-26 20:00
Esteghlal, Malavan book place in 2024/25 Hazfi Cup semifinals
TEHRAN – Esteghlal and Malavan football teams booked their place in the 2024/25 Iran’s Hazfi Cup semifinals on Saturday.
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2025-04-16 20:13
Esteghlal, Gol Gohar share spoils: PGPL
TEHRAN – Gol Gohar and Esteghlal football teams shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in the 2024/25 Iran Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Wednesday.
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2025-02-14 18:21
2024/25 Hazfi Cup: Malavan and Gol Gohar into quarterfinals
TEHRAN – Malavan and Gol Gohar football teams booked their place at the 2024/25 Iran’s Hazfi Cup quarterfinals on Friday.
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2025-02-13 18:52
Esteghlal into 2024/25 Hazfi Cup quarterfinals
TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team defeated Shams Azar 2-1 to book their place at the 2024/25 Iran’s Hazfi Cup quarterfinals on Thursday.
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2025-02-01 14:37
Ex-Iran and Esteghlal forward Hajmohammad dies
TEHRAN – Former Esteghlal and Iran national football team striker Mehdi Hajmohammad passed away on Saturday. He succumbed to cancer at the age of 74.
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2025-01-29 19:45
By Farrokh Hesabi
Esteghlal's coaching carousel spins again
TEHRAN - Esteghlal FC, one of Iran's most storied football clubs, find themselves once more in turmoil as South African coach Pitso Mosimane has unilaterally terminated his contract.
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2025-01-08 18:49
Nazari Juybari named Esteghlal GM
TEHRAN - Ali Nazari Juybari was named general manager of Esteghlal football club on Wednesday.
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2025-01-02 20:21
Esteghlal, Sepahan share the spoils: PGPL
TEHRAN – Esteghlal and Sepahan football teams shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in the 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Thursday.
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2024-12-20 18:39
Esteghlal held by Aluminum in PGPL
TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team were held to a 1-1 draw by Aluminum in the 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Friday.
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2024-12-07 21:02
PGPL: Esteghlal victorious over Foolad
TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team defeated Foolad 2-0 in their away match at the 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Saturday.
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2024-11-09 20:35
Persepolis edge Gol Gohar, Sepahan held by Nassaji
TEHRAN – Persepolis football team defeated Gol Gohar 1-0 in Sirjan in the 2024/25 Iran Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Saturday.
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2024-11-01 19:50
Sepahan edge Aluminum to go top: PGPL
TEHRAN – Sepahan football team defeated Aluminum 1-0 and moved top of 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Friday.