Persepolis football team defeated Esteghlal 2-1 here in the 2024/25 Iran Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Thursday.

The Azadi stadium, which is home to both teams, is one of the largest in the world, and will see its seats packed for the 103rd Tehran Derby. "It's the most important match. There's a crazy ...

However, the Tehran derby is no ordinary match in Iranian football; it's a battle of pride and supremacy. The winners’ joy will last well beyond the match, while the losers will face intense scrutiny ...

With their league title hopes fading, the upcoming derby against Esteghlal takes on added significance. Esteghlal are also facing their own problems, making this week's clash a crucial opportunity for ...

At Azadi Stadium, Persepolis defeated Esteghlal 2-1 in the Tehran derby. Hossein Kanaani converted a penalty just before halftime. Substitute Alireza Kushki equalized with a header in the 55th minute.

The Tehran derby is slated for Thursday. Amiri and Urunov have given Persepolis a surprise boost on the eve of the deciding game. Media reports suggest that Persepolis captain Omid Alishah will be ...

Esteghlal’s caretaker coach, Sohrab Bakhtiarizadeh, resigned from his post last week, and the club were unable to finalize an agreement with Italian coach Walter Mazzarri, Theran Times reported.