PLDC - Ali Reza Akbarpour who is recovering of injury and is trying his best to get back to his ideal shape, currently deals with a lot of problems which Esteghlal management is unaware of.
IRNA - Visitor Esteqlal of Tehran lost a football friendly against the 10-man Al Wasl of the United Arab Emirates Friday night. Al Wasl netted in the 32nd and 39th minutes to win the first half 2-0.
Reuters - Iran will play the opening match of their 2006 World Cup qualifying campaign behind closed doors, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Tuesday.
PLDC - Zob Ahan, the other Isfahani side who represent Iran in this year’s AFC Champions League, beat Pakhtakor 1-0 in Foulad Shahr Stadium, today in Isfahan.
IRNA - A former member of the under-21 German national team and starting midfielder of second division squad VfB Luebeck is to play in future for Iran`s national team, the daily Berliner Zeitung reported Wednesday.
AFC - Sepahan, who won the Iranian Pro League in 2002/3, make their AFC Champions League debut today (Tuesday) when they meet Neftchi Fergana, of Uzbekistan in the opening game of Group D.