Ivankovic optimistic over Persepolis’s return leg against Al Duhail
TEHRAN – Persepolis coach Branko Ivankovic believes they can overcome their one-goal deficit and defeat Al Duhail in the return leg in Tehran. Persepolis lost to the Qatari giants in the first leg of the 2018 AFC Champions League quarter-finals at the Khalifa International Stadium on Tuesday. The Iranian champions will host Al Duhail in […]
Persepolis Eyes Win over Al Duhail, Coach Says
Persepolis coach Branko Ivankovic hopes they defeat Qatari giant Al Duhail in the AFC Champions League quarter-final. The Iranian giant is into the quarterfinals, facing the Qatari team in the last eight. “Our opponent has shown that it might even be the best team in the whole of Asia so far, so the game will […]
Iraq Football Association eye Branko Ivankovic: Report
TEHRAN – Persepolis coach Branko Ivankovic has been shortlisted to take charge of Iraq football team, mawazin.net reported. The Lions of Mesopotamia prepare for the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 and want to hire the Croat. Branko Ivankovic, who has led Persepolis to Iran Professional League (IPL) back-to-back title, is under contract with Persepolis until […]
Persepolis ready to advance to ACL quarters: Branko Ivankovic
TEHRAN – Persepolis coach Branko Ivankovic says that they are determined to overturn first-leg deficit in the AFC Champions League Round of 16 in Tehran. Persepolis football team lost 3-2 in Abu Dhabi last week and now are hopeful to book a place in the competition’s quarter-final in their home match. “We know that the […]
Branko Ivankovic to sign extension after Al Jazira match
TEHRAN – Branko Ivankovic will reportedly extend his contract with Persepolis football club after the match against Al Jazira of the UAE. Persepolis will host the Emirati football team on May 14 in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium. The Iranian giants lost to Al Jazira 3-2 in the first leg of the AFC Champions League Round of […]
Dalic lauds quality of Team Melli
Croatian national team manager, Zlatko Dalic, talked about his friendship with Branko Ivankovic, coach of Persepolis, and praised the Iran national team quality. “Branko Ivankovic is my big friend, he helped me a lot when I started my career,” Dalic said in an interview with GOL BEZAN. “He was my coach for five years and […]
Team Melli are my second national team: Branko Ivankovic
Persepolis coach Branko Ivankovic says he doesn’t like Iran and Croatia to be drawn into a same group in the 2018 World Cup. Ivankovic led Iran national football team from 2002 to 2006. The Croat gaffer led Iran to qualify for the 2006 World Cup, where Team Melli failed to advance to the next stage. […]
Ivankovic sees Tehran derby as an asset for Iran football
Persepolis football coach Branko Ivankovic says that Tehran derby between Persepolis and Esteghlal is an asset for the Iranian football. The match has been scheduled for Thursday in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium. “I am happy because of upcoming Tehran derby since I think the match is an asset for Iran football. Our players are also happy […]