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 ...

In the match held at the Azadi Stadium, Hossein Kanaanizadegan gave Persepolis the lead from the penalty spot in the 45th minute. Alireza Kushki equalized the match with a header in the 55th minute.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...