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.

Namjoo Motlagh hopes Esteghlal can win ACL title

TEHRAN – Esteghlal interim coach Majid Namjoo Motlagh hopes that they can win the AFC Champions League (ACL) title.

Esteghlal not allowed to bring back Stramaccioni

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team are not allowed to bring back Italian coach Andrea Stramaccioni, the Iran Football League Organization said.

UAE’s Al Wahda withdraw from 2020 ACL

TEHRAN – Emirati football team Al Wahda have informed the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) that they are unable to travel to Qatar to compete in the AFC Champions League (West Zone).

Esteghlal sign two players

TEHRAN – Babak Moradi and Matin Karimzadeh are Esteghlal’s new signings.

Abdollahi named Esteghlal sporting director

TEHRAN – Nasrollah Abdollahi was named as sporting director of Esteghlal football team on Tuesday.

By Farrokh Hesabi

Esteghlal’s uncertainty ahead of ACL resumption

TEHRAN - Despite Farhad Majidi's departure as the head coach of Esteghlal, the club are following their programs in the transfer window.

Namjoo Motlagh named Esteghlal interim coach

TEHRAN – Majid Namjoo Motlagh has been appointed as Esteghlal football team interim coach.

Esteghlal complete signing of Rashid Mazaheri

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team have completed the signing of Mohammad Rashid Mazaheri.

A time to violate health protocols

TEHRAN – While the health organizations warn the people that they must consider social distancing to fight COVID-19, Tractor football fans violated the health protocols on Friday in Tabriz.

Tractor lift Iran’s Hazfi Cup

TEHRAN – Tractor football team defeated Esteghlal 3-2 to win Iran’s Hazfi Cup in a hectic final on Thursday for the second time.

“The Iranian Job” for the Italians

TEHRAN – It’s not a secret that Esteghlal are looking to bring Andrea Stramaccioni back to Tehran; however the Iranian team are also weighing up another option for the new season.

AFC President offers condolences on passing of Serjik Teymourian

TEHRAN - Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has sent his condolences to the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) and the family and friends of former Esteghlal midfielder Serjik Teymourian.

Ex-Esteghlal midfielder Serjik Teymourian dies

TEHRAN – Ex-Esteghlal midfielder Serjik Teymourian passed away at the age of 46 on Saturday.

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.

VAR to be used in ACL from quarters

TEHRAN - The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system will be used from the quarterfinals stage of the 2020 AFC Champions League, Asia’s soccer governing body said on Monday.

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.

Cheick Diabate wins IPL Golden Boot

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team striker Cheick Diabate clinched Iran Professional League (IPL) Golden Boot.

No Iranian teams allowed to sign foreigner

TEHRAN – Iranian football teams are not permitted to sign foreign coach and player in the 2020-21 Iran Professional league (IPL).

Esteghlal held by Peykan in IPL

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team were held to a 1-1 draw by Paykan on Saturday in the penultimate match of the Iran Professional League (IPL).

Hazfi Cup Semis: Persepolis to meet Esteghlal

TEHRAN – Defending champions Persepolis will face Esteghlal in Iran’s Hazfi Cup semifinal.

Amir Ghalenoei resigns as Sepahan coach

TEHRAN – Amir Ghalenoei stepped down as Sepahan football club coach after his team were eliminated from Iran’s Hazfi Cup on Monday.

Esteghlal into Iran’s Hazfi Cup semis

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team defeated Sepahan 2-0 to book a place in the semifinals round of Iran’s Hazfi Cup in Tehran’s empty Azadi Stadium.

Esteghlal, Persepolis not allowed to sign foreigners

TEHRAN - Mehdi Alinejad, the Iranian Deputy Minister of Sport and Youth, confirmed that Persepolis and Esteghlal are not allowed to sign new foreign players or coaches for the next season.

Alexander Nouri denies Esteghlal link

TEHRAN - German-Iranian coach Alexander Nouri has said that he has received unofficial offers from several Iranian clubs like Persepolis and Tractor in previous years but, contrary to recent rumors, Esteghlal club have not made an offer for him.

IPL: 10-man Esteghlal beat Sepahan

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team earned a valuable victory over Sepahan and moved closer to a place in the next year’s AFC Champions League.

Discipline the 'secret weapon' for Persepolis

TEHRAN – Winning the fourth title in a row, is not an easy job but the Iranian football team Persepolis have made it thanks to discipline reforms over the past years.

Esteghlal’s title hopes suffer jolt after Nassaji draw

TEHRAN – Esteghlal’s faint title challenge took another blow with a 1-1 draw here against Nassaji in Iran Professional League (IPL) on Thursday.