The Latest Breaking News from Esteghlal

Iranian football returns in the shadow of war and with row over last league title

The prolonged league suspension due to the war and falling behind Saudi spending power have weakened the sport in Iran

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16

Tractor SC complete journey to upset Iran’s establishment and claim historic title

The club’s success has brought hope, unity and a voice to millions of Azerbaijani- Turks, the largest minority in Iran

The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2025

Iran football boss says women can attend top league matches

TEHRAN: Women in Iran, who have long been barred from attending football matches except for rare occasions, will be allowed into stadiums during the upcoming season, a top official said Sunday.

Bangkok Post · Jul 10, 2023

England asked to boycott World Cup opener and "refuse to give Iran global stage"

Iranian women face “daily harassment, arbitrary detention, torture and other ill-treatment” and the recent death of Mahsa Amini has led to more than 130 protestors being killed - but FIFA have ignored campaigners' calls for expulsion

Daily Mirror · Oct 10, 2022

What to know about the Middle East this week?

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage from the past week.

Al Jazeera · Sep 1, 2022