Kashani criticizes Ghotbi’s picks
Afshin Afshar (lastkick.com) – Perspolis FC President, Habib Kashani, took a shot at Team Melli Coach Afshin Ghotbi on Friday by questioning his squad choice for the match against Thailand. Claiming that Perspolis had a number of international caliber players, he questioned Ghotbi’s decision to invite only defender Alireza Mohammad. “Perspolis players are left off
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Afshin Ghotbi calls 25 to Team Melli camp
Afshin Afshar (lastkick.com) – Team Melli coach Afshin Ghotbi announced his list of 25 in advance of the March 3 AFC Asian Cup clash with Thailand. Iran has already secured its ticket to the next round through qualifying Group E, while Thailand is in a tight race with Singapore and Jordan for the second spot.
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Kerman fans make it a day to remember
Afshin Afshar (lastkick.com) – With seven matches left in the Iranian Professional League Mes of Kerman are at the top of the drop zone and struggling for their top league survival. Their chances look very bleak and that is why many, including their own fans, did not give them much of a chance in their
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Why does everybody "hate" Afshin?!
Mehran Afshar takes a puzzled look at the heavy handed treatment Team Melli Afshin Ghotbi is getting in Iran by the media and fellow football coaches …… Mehran Afshar (lastkick.com) – Senator Ebrahim Khajehnouri, a pioneer in the science of psychology in Iran and the founder of PANA Cultural Foundation refers to “Hosn Juee” (focusing on
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Banner day for Iranian clubs in ACL opening day
Zob-Ahan 1 – 0 Al Wahda ESFAHAN (the-afc.com) – Igor Castro’s second-half header proved the difference as Zob Ahan edged out Al Wahda 1-0 at Foolad Shahr Stadium. The Brazilian broke the deadlock in a hard-fought AFC Champions League Group B encounter on the hour mark to ensure the Iranians collected all three points. The
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Iranian Professional League: Round 27 (Day Two) Results
Afshin Afshar (lastkick.com) – At the end of Round 27 of the Iranian Professional League not much changed at the top quarter of the table. The Isfahan teams Sepahan and Zob-Ahan still occupy the top two spots followed by the two Tehran giants Perspolis and Esteghlal. Moghavemat 1 – 2 Perspolis Both teams started the
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Iranian Professional League: Round 27 (Day One) Results
Afshin Afshar (lastkick.com) – Round 27 of the Iranian Professional League got underway today with two matches. Zob-Ahan vs. Sepahan In Isfahan the top two teams in the league went face-to-face knowing that the outcome would not change the order of the standings. However, the three points would mean further widening the lead to
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