Persepolis

Persepolis vs. Pars Jonoubi (3-1)

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Persepolis football team defeated Pars Jonoubi Jam 3-1 in Iran Professional League (IPL) in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium on Friday. Ali Alipour scored the first two goals for Persepolis in the 31st and 50th minute. Omid Alishah made it 3-0 in the 56th minute. Rouhollah Seifollahi pulled a goal back from the penalty spot during extra time.
2018-12-15 13:12
Iran to repatriate 1784 clay tablets from US

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – 1784 clay tablets will be repatriated from the United States, said Iran Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization (CHTHO) Chief Ali Asghar Mounesan.
2018-12-13 16:29
By: Abbas Poustindouz

Sepahan vs. Persepolis in IPL

ISFAHAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Sepahan FC and Persepolis drew 1-1 in Iran Professional League (IPL) match, which was held in Isfahan’s Naghshe Jahan Stadium. Sepahan now tops the table with 30 points. Persepolis is third, two points adrift of the leaders.
2018-12-10 09:13
By: Mohammadreza Abbasi

Persepolis vs Zob Ahan in IPL

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Persepolis gained a 1-0 victory over Zob Ahan in Iran Professional League (IPL) on Tuesday at Tehran-based Azadi Stadium. Persepolis currently ranks 3rd in IPL with 27 points.
2018-12-05 12:03
By: Asgaripur, Abbasi

Persepolis vs Kashima Antlers at ACL final

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – The second leg of AFC Champions League final was held on Saturday in Tehran-based Azadi Stadium. The match finished with a 0-0 draw and considering the 2-0 win of Kashima in the first leg, the title went to the Japanese team.
2018-11-11 09:02
Iran's Perspolis finishes vice champion at AFC Champions League

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – The second leg of the grand finale took place between home side Persepolis FC and Kashima Antlers at Azadi Stadium, where the Iranian team finished second at the AFC Champions League on Saturday.
2018-11-10 20:35
Infantino to watch ACL final at Azadi Stadium

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – FIFA President Gianni Infantino is slated to arrive at Tehran today and watch the AFC Champions League Final between Iran’s Persepolis and Japan’s Kashima Antlers at Azadi Stadium.
2018-11-10 12:19
By: Asgaripour, Abbasi

Persepolis, Kashima Antlers coaches photos with ACL cup

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Branko Ivankovic and Go Oiwa, coaches of Persepolis and Kashima Antlers, take photos with the AFC Champions League cup on Friday. The second leg of ACL final will be held today in Azadi Stadium. The first leg finished with a 2-0 victory for the Japanese side.
2018-11-10 10:05
Perspolis falls short against Kashima Antlers at ACL final 1st leg

KASHIMA, Nov. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s Perspolis conceded a defeat to Japan’s Kashima Antlers in 1st leg of AFC Champions League final contest on Saturday.
2018-11-03 11:58
VIDEO: Iran's Persepolis vs Qatar's al Sadd

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Iran's Persepolis advanced to the final of 2018 AFC Champions League with the aggregate victory of 2-1 over Qatar's Al Sadd. A 1-1 draw on Tuesday match, the second leg, was enough for the Iranian team to experience its first ever final of the competition. Here you can see the match highlights.
2018-10-24 10:08
Iran’s Beiranvand named as ACL Played of Week

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Persepolis goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand has been chosen as the AFC Champions League Player of the Week.
2018-10-05 17:00
VIDEO: Watch Persepolis' great comeback in AFC Champions League quarterfinal

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iran's Persepolis won the second leg of AFC Champions League quarterfinal against Qatar's Al Duhail 3-1. The Iranian team had lost the first leg 0-1 and had conceived the first goal of the second leg. However, fueled by the energy of fans, the team found the back of Qatari's net three times and dramatically advanced to the semifinal of the event. The team will face another Qatari representative Al Sadd on October 2 in Doha in the semifinal of the competition.
2018-09-18 10:50
Iran's Esteghlal fails to reach AFC Champions League semi-finals

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – The Iranian Esteghlal football team have failed to reach the semi-final stage of AFC Champions League after a 2-2 draw with Qatari Al Sadd in the return match in Doha.
2018-09-17 23:24
Stolen Achaemenid bas-relief returned to Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations Gholamali Khoshroo said a bas-relief of Achaemenid era, stolen from Iran at a point around 90 years ago, was finally found in New York and after the court ordered the piece to be returned to Iran, it was sent back to its homeland on Tuesday.
2018-09-05 09:48
Super Cup case to be decided in disciplinary committee

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – Iran Football League Organization issued a statement on Wednesday to clarify its decision for Super Cup final, adding that the case will be referred to disciplinary committee of Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI).
2018-07-18 18:18
Esteghlal FC:

We didn’t withdraw but requested to change match date

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – In a statement published in its official website, Estaghlal FC has highlighted that they haven’t withdraw from Super Cup final against Persepolis, but just requested for a change of date.
2018-07-18 12:14
Persepolis reclaims Iran’s Super Cup as Esteghlal withdraws

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – Esteghlal withdrew from playing in the final of Super Cup and the title went to Persepolis for the second successive year.
2018-07-17 19:15
Two Iran-Qatar duels to occur in AFC Champions League Quarters

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – According to the 2018 AFC Champions League quarter-finals draw, Iran’s Esteghlal and Persepolis will meet Qatar’s Al Sadd and Al Duhail respectively.
2018-05-23 15:10
By: Asghar Khamseh

Tehran abuzz ahead of 86th Persepolis vs Esteghlal derby

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – Tehran is buzzing with with jam-packed streets and men dressed in red and blue in support of the two Iranian professional clubs Persepolis and Esteghlal, scheduled to challenge each other today for the 86th showdown. The match will start at 3:45 p.m. local time (1215 GMT) at Azadi Stadium, western Tehran. FIFA President Gianni Infantino is also in Tehran to watch the match.
2018-03-01 13:35
Esteghlal defeats Al-Hilal, Persepolis loses to Al-Sadd at ACL

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Esteghlal moved two points clear at the top of Group D in the AFC Champions League on Tuesday after beating Al Hilal 1-0 on Tuesday.
2018-02-21 10:51
By: Mohammadreza Abbasi

Persepolis, Nasaf Qarshi match in frames

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Persepolis managed to top Group C after thrashing Uzbekistan's Nasaf Qarshi 3-0 at 2018 AFC Champions League.
2018-02-14 10:23
Persepolis edge past Esteghlal in Tehran derby

TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – One goal was enough for Persepolis football team to edge past Esteghlal in Tehran derby here at the Azadi Stadium on Thursday.
2017-10-27 11:06
By: Mohammadreza Abbasi

Persepolis kicks off Persian Gulf Premier League with victory

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – The new season of the Persian Gulf Premier League of Iran’s Professional Football kicked off on Thursday in Tehran, when the Persepolis red giants grabbed their first win 2-0 against Foulad of Khuzestan.
2017-07-28 14:20
Persepolis vs Naft Tehran highlights

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – Persepolis FC won the championship at Iran Super Cup 2017, beating Naft Tehran 3-0 on Friday night.
2017-07-22 11:23
AFC Champions League:

Persepolis quells Al-Wahda, advances to Round of 16

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – Iran’s Persepolis managed to defeat Al-Wahda of UAE 4-2 sealing a place in 2017 AFC Champions League Round of 16.
2017-05-09 12:13
By: Mohammadreza Abbasi

Al Wahda vs Persepolis in frames

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Iran's Persian Gulf Pro League professional soccer club Persepolis secured victory against Al Wahda of the United Arab Emirates 4-2 in Group D of the AFC Champions League on Monday.
2017-05-09 11:00
Persian Gulf Premier League of Football: 2016-17 season wrapped up

TEHRAN, May. 05 (MNA) – The 2016-17 season of Persian Gulf Premier League of Iran’s Professional Football was concluded on Thursday with last 8 fixtures of the tournament held simultaneously across the country.
2017-05-05 14:17
By: Mohammadreza Abbasi

Persepolis 2-0 Peykan: Red giants closer to title

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Just 47 weeks to the end of the 2016-17 season, the 2-0 victory of Persepolis over Peykan on Wednesday, made the red giants of Tehran closer to the title.
2017-04-06 13:44
Premier League: week 24 opens with blues victory

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – The opening fixtures of the 24th week of the 2016-17 season of Persian Gulf Premier League of Iran’s football was held on Wednesday in Tehran.
2017-03-09 13:27
A day for Tehrani giants; Iran’s Persian Gulf League

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Esteghlal and Persepolis left the pitch of their first post-derby fixtures with garnering three points and keeping a 10-point difference at the top of the table.
2017-02-17 12:31