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Esteghlal coach Schaefer urges for followers’ help towards Al Ain in ACL match

Brinkwire – TEHRAN, Iran’s Esteghlal soccer coach Winfried Schaefer called for the fans’ excellent support to help them beat Al Ain of the UAE, Tehran Times daily reported on Monday. Esteghlal will host the Emirati team on Tuesday in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium in matchday two of the 2019 AFC Champions...

Monday March 18 Posted by Mir Farhad Ali Khan

Branko Ivankovic proud of Persepolis

Tehran Times – TEHRAN, Persepolis coach Branko Ivankovic says he is proud of his team for what they have done in the last four years. The Croatian coach took charge of the Iranian giants in April 2015 and has won two Iran Professional League (IPL) titles as well as two...

Monday March 18 Posted by Mir Farhad Ali Khan

Iran U-23 Football Team beaten by Syria in friendly

Tasnim – TEHRAN, Iran lost to Syria 2-1 as part of preparation for the 2020 AFC U-23 Championship qualification. In the match, held behind closed doors in Tehran, Zlatko Kranjcar’s side lost to Syria 2-1. Omid Noorafkan scored Iran’s only goal in the match. Iran will start the competition with...

Sunday March 17 Posted by Mir Farhad Ali Khan

IPL: Persepolis back on top, Esteghlal defeats Nassaji [VIDEO]

Tehran Times – RASHT, Persepolis football team defeated Sepidrood 3-1 and to move top of the Iran Professional League (IPL) table on Saturday. Ali Alipour opened the scoring for the visiting team just 10 minutes into the match in Rasht’s Sardar-e Jangal Stadium. Ahmad Nourollahi made it 2-0 in the...

Sunday March 17 Posted by Mir Farhad Ali Khan

Karim Ansarifard feeling the ‘pressure’ to score goals for Nottingham Forest

NottinghamshireLive – NOTTINGHAM, Striker Karim Ansarifard admits the pressure is on to find the back of the net for Nottingham Forest. The Iran international opened his account for the Reds last weekend, when he came off the bench to play his part in a 3-0 win over Hull City. It...

Friday March 15 Posted by Mir Farhad Ali Khan

IPL: Foolad, Sepahan share the spoils [VIDEO]

Tasnim – AHVAZ, Iranian football clubs Foolad and Sepahan shared the spoils during Friday’s clash in Iran Professional League (IPL) in Ahvaz’s newly-built stadium Shohaday-e Foolad. Sepahan striker Kiros Stanley gave the visiting team the lead from the penalty spot in the 69th minute. Hassan Beyt Saeed equalized the match...

Friday March 15 Posted by Mir Farhad Ali Khan

IPL: Tractor Sazi move top of league after win against Padideh [VIDEO]

Tehran Times – TABRIZ, A 1-0 win over Padideh in Tabriz’s Yadegar-e Emam Stadium, sent Tractor Sazi top of Iran Professional League (IPL) table. On Thursday, Tractor Sazi edged past favorites Padideh thanks to the Anthony Stokes’s first half header. Georges Leekens’s team now sit top of the table for...

Thursday March 14 Posted by Mir Farhad Ali Khan

Alireza Jahanbakhsh loved the derby. Now bring on the FA Cup

The Argus – BRIGHTON, Alireza Jahanbakhsh, the man who – via our back page – called for cool heads at Selhurst Park, has lived through and triumphed in a highly-charged derby with Albion. And he reckons a case of “same again” can get the Seagulls through their next test of temperament,...

Thursday March 14 Posted by Mir Farhad Ali Khan

Herve Renard emerges as a serious candidate for Team Melli hotseat: [Rumour]

Tehran Times – TEHRAN, Morocco’s current coach Herve Renard has reportedly reached an agreement with FFIRI to take charge of Team Melli. The sources close to Iran football federation president Mehdi Taj say the 50-year-old French coach will be introduced as new head coach of Team Melli. Renard has recently...