Iran's Football

Something wrong with Persepolis

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – After almost seven months of hiatus, the 2020 Asian Football Confederation Champions League returned to action excitingly in West Asia with back-to-back fixtures hosted by Qatar. But there is something wrong with Persepolis.

Esteghlal keeps hopes alive: 2020 ACL

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Esteghlal FC settled for a 1-1 against Iraq’s Al Shorta to keep its hopes alive for qualifying to the AFC Champions League Round of 16.

The curious case of FFIRI’s statutes

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – It has been more than two months since the Iranian Football Federation sent its statute to FIFA, but the international governing body of football has not yet approved it. And the question remains unanswered.

Alireza Haghighi joins Gol Gohar Sirjan

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – Goalkeeper Alireza Haghighi has penned a one-year contract with Gol Gohar Sirjan FC for an undisclosed fee.

Tractor claims title of Iran’s Hazfi Cup

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Tractor defeated Esteghlal in the final match of the Hazfi Cup on Thursday to claim its second title in the event.

By: Masoud Hossein

FIFA threatens Iran with sanction

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – FIFA Secretary-General Fatma Samoura warned Iran that FIFA and AFC are strongly opposing any use of legal threats and intimidation of any sort by anyone against a person or a group of persons.

Porto completes signing of Mehdi Taremi

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Primeira Liga’s defending champion FC Porto announced the signing of Iranian striker of Rio Ave Mehdi Taremi for a four-year contract.

Esteghlal defeats Persepolis in Hazfi Cup semis (+Videos)

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Esteghlal defeated Persepolis on Wednesday night to advance to the final of Iran's Hazfi Cup.

By: Masoud Hossein

Skocic’s future remains unclear in Iran football

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Iran football faces multiple problems because of mismanagement over the past years.

Ehsan Hajsafi to join Greece’s Aris Thessaloniki

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – A Greek website has reported that the Iranian midfielder, Ehsan Hajsafi, who plays for Tractor Sazi, will leave his team in case it loses the semi-final match at the Iranian Hazfi Cup.

Al-Duhail signs Iranian winger Ramin Rezaeian

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – Qatari giant al-Duhail has signed a two-year contract with Iranian winger Ramin Rezaeian for an undisclosed fee.

Ban on signing foreigners temporary: official

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs said that the ban on Iranian football teams to sign foreign players and coaches is ‘temporary’.

IPL teams banned from signing new foreign players, coaches

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Iran Football League Organization announced that football teams playing in the Iran Professional League cannot sign new foreign players and coaches for the next season.

Shahin Bushehr FC relegated from IPL

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Shahin Bushehr FC was named the first team to be relegated from Iran Professional League.

Branko Ivankovic reacts to report of link with Sepahan

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Croatian coach Branko Ivankovic says he is committed to his contract with Oman national football team after some reports linked him with Iran’s Sepahan FC.

Persepolis to face Esteghlal in Hazfi Cup semis

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – The two Iranian football powerhouses, Esteghlal and Persepolis, will lock horns in the semifinal of Iran’s Hazfi Cup.

Esteghlal downs Sepahan, advances into Hazfi Cup semis

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Esteghlal football team overpowered its guest Sepahan 2-0 on Monday to advance to the semifinal of Iran’s Hazfi Cup.

Rio Ave confirms Porto’s interest in Taremi

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – António Silva Campos, Rio Ave’s President, confirmed on Sunday that several ‘big’ clubs including FC Porto have shown interest to sign Iranian striker Mehdi Taremi.

Mes Rafsanjan secures IPL promotion

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – The Kerman-based Mes Rafsanjan football team has secured its promotion to the Iran Professional League (IPL).

Fenerbahce eyes Alireza Jahanbakhsh: report

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – Turkey’s Fenerbahce football club is reportedly seeking to sign Iranian striker of Brighton Alireza Jahanbakhsh.

Taremi among three top scorers of Portugal's league

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – Iranian international striker Mehdi Taremi finished the season of Primeira Liga with 18 goals, standing among the top three scorers of the league.

Parviz Mazloumi says he has plans for Iran U19 team

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – Parviz Mazloumi who says has been elected as the head coach of Iran National U19 Football Team noted that he has plans for the team.

Persepolis wins fourth successive IPL title

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – Persepolis football team clinched the title of the Iran Professional League (IPL) for the fourth time in a row on Friday.

Iran U16 football preparing for Asian c’ship

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – The Iranian boys’ national football team has started training in Tehran to prepare for the 2020 AFC U16 Championship.

Expert suggests closing IPL, naming Persepolis champion

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Bijan Zolfagharnasab, head of Iran Football Coaches Association (IFCA), believes that the Iran Professional League should be closed as some players have contracted the novel coronavirus.

Iran, Uzbekistan to hold football match in Sep.

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – National football teams of Iran and Uzbekistan are to hold a match in Tashkent on September 7.

Esteghlal in shock after 8 members test positive for COVID-19

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – Officials of Esteghlal FC announced that the results of COVID-19 tests of eight members of the team have been positive.

'Iran enjoys necessary infrastructure to host AFC Asian Cup 2027'

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – The CEO of Development and Maintenance of Sports Facilities of Iran says the country enjoys the necessary infrastructure to host the AFC Asian Cup in 2027.