Iran’s Esteghlal Selects Turkmenistan to Host Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia
Iranian football club Esteghlal has selected Turkmenistan as the neutral venue to host the match against Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia at the 2018 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League Group Stage. Esteghlal is drawn along with Al-Rayyan of Qatar, Al-Hilal and Winner Play-off West 1in Group D. Esteghlal has been scheduled to meet Al-Hilal on […]
Esteghlal Goalkeeper Hosseini Breaks Record
Hossein Hosseini became the first goalkeeper in Iran Professional League (IPL) history to not concede a goal in the first 787 minutes of play. Hosseini broke the previous mark set by Persepolis keeper Alireza Beiranvand in the match against Tractor Sazi. Hosseini surpassed Beiranvand’s old mark of 719 set in late December. Esteghlal played out […]
Nigerian Striker Gero Linked with Iran’s Esteghlal
Salisu Abdullahi “Alhaji” Gero has been linked with a move to Iranian football club Esteghlal. The 24-year-old striker could join Esteghlal after the end of Allsvenskan (Swedish professional league). Esteghlal coach Winfried Schafer is looking for a striker and it seems the German coach has found his man. Salisu Abdullahi “Alhaji” Gero is Iran international […]
IPL: Esteghlal Downs Sanat Naft, Persepolis Held by Foolad
Esteghlal football team defeated Sanat Naft 4-0 in Iran Professional League (IPL) while the team’s arch-rival Persepolis was held to a 1-1 draw by Foolad. In the match held in Tehran Azadi Stadium, Esteghlal defeated visiting team Sanat Naft 4-0. Mohsen Karimi opened the scoring for Esteghlal in the 15th minute and Vouria Ghafouri made […]