Tehran Derby 33rd in World Ranking
Tehran derby between Iranian teams Esteghlal and Persepolis has been ranked among the 50 major derbies in the world.
Esteghlal Motahari Injured
Esteghlal striker Arsalan Motahari has been sidelined for a month due to the hamstring injury.
Nikolay Bodurov Left Esteghlal
Esteghlal’s Bulgarian defender Nikolay Bodurov parted ways with the Iranian team.
Iranian Players’ Goals among Stunning Strikes from Distance
Tow goals from Andranik Teymourian (Esteghlal) and Mehdi Torabi (Persepolis) have been chosen among the-AFC.com's '5 of the Best' goals.
Diabate among Signings Who Have Lit Up West Asian Leagues
Esteghlal striker Cheich Diabate is among four signings who have lit up West Asian leagues this season.
Ali Fathollahzadeh Resigns as Esteghlal GM
Ali Fathollahzadeh resigned from his role as Esteghlal general manager on Saturday.
Fathollahzadeh Appointed Esteghlal General Manager
Ali Fathollahzadeh was appointed as Esteghlal general manager on Wednesday.
Esteghlal, Zob Ahan plays empty stadium
Esteghlal football team defeated Zob Ahan 2-1 in an empty stadium in Iran Professional League on Sunday.
Korean Ko Hyung-jin to Officiate Al Ahli v Esteghlal
South Korean referee Ko Hyung-jin has been appointed to officiate the match between Al Ahli of Saudi Arabia and Iran’s Esteghlal.
Persepolis, Esteghlal ready to win
Iran Professional League (IPL) leaders Persepolis will face their arch-rivals Esteghlal on Thursday in the Iranian capital’s derby at the Azadi Stadium.