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Iran's Persepolis coach resigns after poor results
Tehrān :: Iran | 9 days ago
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Persepolis also lost to Sepahan in the final match of Iran's Hazfi Cup earlier this week and could not qualify for 2014 AFC League competitions, reports Xinhua. The 42-year-old coach had replaced Portuguese coach Manuel Jose last December. "I believe
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Esteghlal beats Al-Hilal in AFC Champions League
Tehrān :: Iran | 1 month ago
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Iran`s Esteghlal beat Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia 2-1 in Group D of the 2013 AFC Champions League. In the match held at Riyadh Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium on Wednesday, two goals by the visitors in the final 10 minutes helped them come from behind
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Sepahan defeats al-Nasr 3-0 in Asian football
Riyadh :: Saudi Arabia | 3 months ago
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Sepahan of Iran defeated al-Nasr of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 3-0 at the AFC Champions League group stage. Hosts Sepahan beat al-Nasr in its Group C opener of the tourney at Fouladshahr Stadium in Isfahan Wednesday, reports Xinhua.
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Tractor Sazi Tabriz beat Al-Jazira 3-1
Tabrīz :: Iran | 3 months ago
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In the match held in Tabriz Yadeghar-e-Emam Stadium before 85,000 spectators Tuesday, striker Mehdi Seyed-Salehi gave the hosts the lead in the 35th minute and Javad Kazemian doubled their advantage in the 59th minute, reports Xinhua. Ali Mabkhout
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Stephen Appiah to play in Iran
Tehrān :: Iran | 6 months ago
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The 31-year old was presented at a press conference in the capital Tehran on Friday. "The popularity and tradition of Persepolis, and its marvellous fans, were the main reasons for me to take my career to Asia," the former Juventus midfielder said.
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AFC probes explosive...
Kuala Lumpur :: Malaysia | 8 months ago
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Asia's football governing body Monday said it is looking into possible disciplinary action over an incident in which an explosive was tossed on the field during an AFC Champions League match in Iran. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said the
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Mini-grenade tossed on soccer field shocks players
Tehrān :: Iran | 8 months ago
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Described as a mini-grenade or firecracker, it was found by midfielder Adel Kolahkaj of Iran's Sepahan team, which was playing Al-Ahli of Saudi Arabia at Foolad Shahr Stadium in the quarter-final first leg on Wednesday night. It's believed the
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SEE IT: ‘Bomb' nearly maims soccer player
Tehrān :: Iran | 8 months ago
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Stories Wednesday's 0-0 draw between Sepahan FC and Al Ahli was a dud...The explosion rattled Kolahkaj, who narrowly escaped losing a limb, while players and refs nearby scattered away from the smoky scene...Whatever the cause, officials at Shahr
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Trouble in Kapar PKR division
Klang :: Malaysia | 10 months ago
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Trouble is brewing in the Kapar PKR division, with Kapar MP S. Manikavasagam being slammed by the party's division chief for confirming his candidacy in the next general election. Kapar PKR division chief Azizi Ayob hit out at Manikavasagam for
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Sacked Sydney keeper Reddy lands new club - in Iran
Tehrān :: Iran | 10 months ago
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Getty Images Sacked Sydney FC goalkeeper Liam Reddy has finally found a club in Iran. Don't think the 30-year old will be too unhappy with his destination, though he's joining one of the most famous clubs in Asian football, Esteghal. Reddy is said to
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