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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.