Begovich: "Perspolis team played with enthusiasm and pride through out the entire game."


PLDC - "I, as a Head Coach do not and will not reply to comments made by players such as Khodadad Azizi", said Perspolis's coach.

Referees for IPL`s 21st week matches


IRNA - Referees for the 21st week games of the third Iran Pro League on Feb 26-27:

Mallahi: "We have not received an offer from Turkmenistan regarding Firooz Karimi. Mr. Karimi will stay with us 'till the end of the season."


PLDC - We have not received any official offer from Turkmenistan regarding Firooz Karimi, said Abumoslem's Managing Director.

Insipid Zob-Al Riffa Game Ends in Goalless Draw


Mehr News – Zob Ahan of Iran and Bahrain’s Al Riffa fought to a vapid nil-nil tie in an AFC Champions League match in Manama Wednesday night.

Bundesliga top scorer Ailton contemplates Qatari Naturalization: ‘Bild’ magazine


MiddleeastFootball - Werder Bremen Brazilian striker Ailton revealed he is assessing the possibility of accepting Qatar naturalization, talking to German weekly magazine ‘Bild’.

Khatib saves Arabi blushes


AFC - Kuwaiti outfit Al Arabi needed a stupendous Feras Al Khatib 84th minute free-kick to save the team's blushes as Sepahan earned a creditable 2-2 draw in an AFC Champions League Group D match in Kuwait City.

Imperial Al-Ittihad thrash Neftshi 3-1, top Group B as Sepahan are held by Kuwait’s Al-Arabi


MiddleeastFootball - Syria international striker Firas Al-Khatib netted a dramatic equalizer, 6 minutes from time, to earn his side Al-Arabi a worthy 2-2 home draw against Iran outfits Sepahan in Tuesday’s Group B fixture of the Asian Champions’ League held in front of 7.000 fans her in Kuwait City.

Saket: "We have not received an official letter from AFC that could ban Kazemi. Al-Arabi is not cooperating with us in issuing visas for our fans."


PLDC - Regarding Kazemi's behavior in the match against Neftchi and the fourth referee's decision to red card him, Mr. Saket, Sepahan club's managing director told our reporter that AFC has not send us a letter concerning Kazemi.

Esteghlal confirm Vahedinikbakht fee


AFC - Senior officials at Esteghlal have reiterated that Iran international Alireza Vahedinikbakht has joined Al Wasl in a US$200,000 deal and not the higher sums that have been circulating in the Iranian and Asian sports media.

Farhad Majidi’s winner lifts Al-Wasl


MiddleeastFootball.com - Al-Wasl needed to call on their experience, abut also the opportunism of Iranian clinical finisher Farhad Majidi, to finally dismiss Al-Sha’ab 1-0 at home on Monday, the closing day of the 4th Week of league action here in the United Arab Emirates.

Sepahan - Al-Arabi pre-match report


PFDC - The yellow clad team of Sepahan left for Kuwait for their 2nd Champions League match following an overnight stay in Tehran's Olympic Hotel.

Zob Ahan - Al-Riffa pre-match report


PFDC - Zob Ahan of Esfehan will be leaving for Bahrain on Sunday to play its second game in the Asian Champions League. In its first game Zob Ahan managed to defeat a strong opponent in Pakhtakor by a single goal.

Pakistan football team to tour Iran next week


FootballPakistan - Pakistan’s SAF Games-select football team will embark upon Iran’s tour next week to play four matches against different teams in its build-up for the mega event.