Farrokh Hessabi

Iranian young football coaches enter the race

TEHRAN - With the twentieth editions of the Iran Professional League (IPL) will start next month, there have been nine departures of football coaches so far, some of which are dismissals, and the remaining are resignations.

Sepahan end 2020 ACL campaign in style

TEHRAN - Iran’s Sepahan football club ended their 2020 AFC Champions League on a high after defeating Al Sadd of Qatar 2-1 in Group D on Thursday.

Iran’s Sepahan out of 2020 AFC Champions League

TEHRAN – Sepahan football team from Iran were held to a goalless draw by Al Ain of the UAE and failed to qualify for the Round of 16 of the 2020 AFC Champions League.

ACL2020: Sepahan fall short against Al Nassr

TEHRAN - Goals from Abdullah Madu and Abderrazak Hamdallah sealed the points for Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr FC in a 2-0 win against Sepahan FC on Matchday Four of Group D of the 2020 AFC Champions League on Friday.

Al Nassr see off Sepahan

TEHRAN - Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia football team defeated Iran’s Sepahan 2-0 on Matchday Three of the 2020 AFC Champions League in Group D on Tuesday.

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.

Navidkia appointed Sepahan coach

TEHRAN – Sepahan legend Moharram Navidkia has been named as new head coach of the Isfahan based football club.

Persepolis complete signing of three players

TEHRAN – Persepolis football club have signed three players for new season of Iran Professional League (IPL) on Tuesday.

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.

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.

Sepahan held by Saipa: IPL

TEHRAN – Sepahan football team failed to narrow the gap at the top of the Iran Professional League (IPL) table to 10 points after being held by Saipa on Sunday.

FFIRI: ACL must continue on two-legged basis

TEHRAN - Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has officially responded to Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on how to continue the 2020 AFC Champions League matches.

Sepahan GM Masoud Tabesh resigns

TEHRAN – Sepahan general manager Masoud Tabesh resigned from his role on Saturday.

IPL: Persepolis awarded 3-0 win over Sepahan

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team were awarded a 3-0 win over Sepahan after the latter failed to show up for the match in Iran Professional League Matchday 20.

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.

Six AFC Champions League games postponed

Six Asian Champions League games were postponed over the coronavirus on Thursday as the Asian Football Confederation wrestles with the deadly outbreak.

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: Persepolis held by Shahrjah, Sepahan lose to Al Sadd

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team of Iran were held to a 2-2 draw by Emirati side Sharjah, while Sepahan lost to Al Sadd of Qatar 3-0 on Matchday 2 of the AFC Champions League on Tuesday.

ACL 2020: Sepahan of Iran down UAE’s AL Ain

TEHRAN - Sepahan of Iran began their 2020 AFC Champions League campaign in style after defeating UAE’s AL Ain 4-0 in Group D at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on Tuesday.

Iranian teams select neutral venues to host Saudi Arabian rivals

TEHRAN - Iranian popular club Persepolis have chosen Dubai, the UAE as the neutral venue to host Saudi Arabian team Al Taawoun at the group stage of the 2020 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League.

Sepahan edge Foolad in Iran Professional League

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

Persepolis down Tractor to move five points clear

TEHRAN – Persepolis defeated Tractor 2-0 to move five point clear at the top of Iran Professional league (IPL) on Sunday.

Sepahan miss chance to move IPL top

TEHRAN – Sepahan football team were held to a goalless draw by Machine Sazi in Iran Professional League (IPL) 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.

Sepahan sign Omani striker Muhsen Al-Ghassani

TEHRAN - Sepahan football club from Iran completed the signing of Oman international player Muhsen Al-Ghassani .

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.

Ali Daei inches closer to Team Melli hotseat

TEHRAN – Multiple media reports suggest that Ali Daei will be the new head coach of Iran national football team.