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Esteghlal Ahvaz
Esteghlal Ahvaz Football Club (, ''Bashgah-e Futbal-e Esteqlâl Ahvaz''), commonly known as Esteghlal Ahvaz, was an Iranian football club based in Ahvaz, Khuzestan, that competed in the khuzestan province league The club was founded in 1948 as Taj Ahvaz Football Club (). The football team played their home games at the Takhti Ahvaz which has a seating capacity of 10,000. The club was owned and supported by Mohammad Maleki. History Establishment The club was founded as Taj Ahvaz Football Club by Hakim Shoushtari in 1938. The club was one of Taj Tehran branches at the time. Before 1970 Before the 1970s, Iran did not have an official national football league. Most clubs participated in championships of their city or province. In addition to that Taj Ahvaz played in the Khuzestan Premier League until 1970. 1970s In 1970, the Local League was created. The league included teams from all Iran in different qualifying tournaments. Taj Ahvaz finished first in Group A of their qualif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takhti Stadium (Ahvaz)
The Takhti Stadium of Ahvaz () is a multi-purpose stadium in Ahvaz, Iran. It is currently used mostly for football and rugby matches. The stadium is able to hold 15,000 people. It is currently home venue of Esteghlal Ahvaz. History The stadium was built in 1978, there have been many disputes as to the name of Takhti Stadium. The stadium had been the home of both Esteghlal Ahvaz and Foolad in past years. Foolad was relegated in 2007, they were as such not allowed to play all the matches in this stadium. In 2013 Foolad permanently moved to a much bigger Ghadir Stadium. The stadium was renovated in summer 2012 and then, Esteghlal Khuzestan purchased its rights with a contract until 2014. Location The stadium is 6 km from the center of city of Ahvaz Ahvaz (; ) is a city in the Central District of Ahvaz County, Khuzestan province, Iran, serving as capital of the province, the county, and the district. It is home to Persians, Arabs and other groups such as Qashqai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iranian Revolution
The Iranian Revolution (, ), also known as the 1979 Revolution, or the Islamic Revolution of 1979 (, ) was a series of events that culminated in the overthrow of the Pahlavi dynasty in 1979. The revolution led to the replacement of the Imperial State of Iran by the Islamic Republic of Iran, as the monarchical government of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi was superseded by the theocratic Ruhollah Khomeini, a religious cleric who had headed one of the rebel factions. The ousting of Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, formally marked the end of List of monarchs of Persia, Iran's historical monarchy. In 1953, the CIA- and MI6-backed 1953 Iranian coup d'état overthrew Iran’s democratically elected Prime Minister, Mohammad Mossadegh, who had nationalized the country's oil industry to reclaim sovereignty from British control. The coup reinstalled Mohammad Reza Pahlavi as an absolute monarch and entrenched Iran as a client state of the U.S. and UK. Over the next 26 years, Pahlavi consolidated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007–08 Persian Gulf Cup
The 2007–08 Persian Gulf Cup (also known as Iran Pro League) was the 25th season of Persian Gulf Pro League, Iran's Football League and seventh season of Persian Gulf Pro League, Iran Pro League since its establishment in 2001. Saipa F.C., Saipa were the 2006–07 Persian Gulf Cup, defending champions. The season featured 13 teams from the 2006–07 Persian Gulf Cup and three new teams promoted from the 2006–07 Azadegan League: Rahian Kermanshah F.C., Shirin Faraz as champions, Pegah Gilan F.C., Pegah and Sanat Naft Abadan F.C., Sanat Naft. PAS Hamedan F.C., PAS Hamedan replaced PAS Tehran F.C., PAS Tehran. The league started on 16 August 2007 and ended on 17 May 2008. Persepolis F.C., Persepolis won the Pro League title for the first time in their history (total ninth Iranian title). Teams Below is the list of coaches who left their teams after the start of the season. Participating in international competitions ;2008 AFC Champions League *Persepolis F.C., Persepolis *Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005–06 Iran Pro League
The 2005–06 Iran Pro League was the 23rd season of Persian Gulf Pro League, Iran's Football League and fifth as Persian Gulf Pro League, Iran Pro League since its establishment in 2001. Foolad F.C., Foolad were the 2004–05 Iran Pro League, defending champions. The season featured 14 teams from the 2004–05 Iran Pro League and two new teams promoted from the 2004–05 Azadegan League: Tarbiat Yazd F.C., Shahid Ghandi as champions and Rah Ahan Yazdan F.C., Rah Ahan as runner-up. The league started on 2 September 2005 and ended on 21 April 2006. Esteghlal F.C., Esteghlal won the Pro League title for the first time in their history (total sixth Iranian title). A total of 240 matches in the Pro League yielded 538 goals during the season. Teams Sixteen teams competed in the league – the top fourteen teams from the previous season and the two teams promoted from the 2004–05 Azadegan League, Azadegan League. The promoted teams were Shahid Ghandi Yazd F.C., Shahid Ghandi Yazd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2004–05 Iran Pro League
The 2004–05 Iran Pro League was the 22nd season of Iran's Football League and fourth as Iran Pro League since its establishment in 2001. PAS Tehran were the defending champions. The season featured 14 teams from the 2003–04 Iran Pro League and two new teams promoted from the 2003–04 Azadegan League. The two teams were the last seasons league champions Saba Battery and runners-up Malavan. The league started on 13 September 2004 and ended on 20 June 2005. Foolad won the Pro League title for the first time in their history (total first Iranian title). Final classification Results table Player statistics Top goal scorers ;20 * Reza Enayati ( Esteghlal) ;14 * Fereydoon Fazli (Aboomoslem) * Rasoul Khatibi (Sepahan) ;12 * Eman Mobali ( Foolad) ;11 * Ali Daei ( Saba Battery) ;9 * Arash Borhani ( Pas Tehran) * Javad Kazemian (Persepolis) * Javad Nekounam ( PAS Tehran) * Iman Razaghirad ( Pas Tehran) ;8 * Sohrab Entezari (Persepolis) * Mehrdad Oladi ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2003–04 Iran Pro League
The following is the standings of the Persian Gulf Cup's 2003–04 football season. This was the third season since the establishment of the Iran Pro League (Persian Gulf Cup). Pas Tehran F.C. were defending champions. Final classification Results table Promotion/relegation playoff Player statistics Top goal scorers ;16 * Ali Daei (Persepolis) ;12 * Arash Borhani ( PAS Tehran) ;11 * Reza Enayati ( Esteghlal) ;10 * Javad Nekounam ( PAS Tehran) ;9 * Khodadad Azizi ( PAS Tehran) * Amir Khalifeasl ( Est. Ahvaz) * Mehdi Rajabzadeh ( Zob Ahan) ;8 * Adriano Alvez ( Est. Ahvaz) * Rasoul Khatibi (Sepahan) * Iman Mobali ( Foolad) * Pejman Noori ( Pegah Gilan) * Iman Razaghirad (Aboomoslem) * Bahman Tahmasebi ( Paykan) Participating in international competitions ; 2004 AFC Champions League * Zob Ahan *Sepahan References Iran Premier League Statistics [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2001–02 Azadegan League
The 2001–02 Azadegan League was the 11th season of the League since its establishment in 1991 and its first season as the second highest football league division in Iran. Following are the final results and standings for the Azadegan League 2001–02 season. First round Group A Normal to 5 Group B Second round {{DEFAULTSORT:2001-02 Azadegan League Azadegan League seasons 2001–02 in Asian second-tier association football leagues, Iran 2001–02 in Iranian football leagues ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iranian Football League System
The Iranian football league system is a series of interconnected leagues for soccer, football clubs in Iran. Structure The current structure has been in place since 2001. The Iran's Premier Football League, Pro League is the highest level of club football in Iran. It is also called the Persian Gulf Pro League, Pro League. Below it is the Azadegan League, also known as the 1st division and called the Azadegan League, which consists of one eighteen-team group. One level further down from that is the Iran Football's 2nd Division, League 3, also known as League 2 (Iran), League 3 which is made up of 60 teams evenly distributed into three groups. One step down, and the final nationwide league, is the Iran Football's 3rd Division, League 3. This level has six groups and 96 teams. The final level of the football system consists of 31 Provinces of Iran, provincial leagues. Local teams from each province participate in these leagues, and some of the leagues are divided into further divisi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
League 2 (Iran)
Iranian football's 2nd division () is the third-highest football (soccer), football division overall in the Iranian football league system. Before 2001, the 2nd division league was the second-highest division in the national football league system. However, it was changed to third-highest division when Iran's football structure officially became professional. The league consists of two, 14-team groups who play each other twice in a home and away format. The first- and second-placed teams in each group are automatically promoted to the Azadegan League. The bottom two teams in both groups are automatically relegated to the Iran Football's 3rd Division, 3rd division. If teams in the promotion or relegation spots are tied in terms of points, a home and away series will be played. The team with the best aggregate score will either avoid relegation or win promotion. Sometimes these rules are not followed exactly. For example in the 2005–06 season, Deihim Ahvaz should have been relega ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1997–98 Azadegan League
The 1997–98 Azadegan League was the seventh season of the Azadegan League that was won by Esteghlal. The following is the final results of the Azadegan League's 1997–98 football season. Final classification Summary * Iranian football champions: Esteghlal * Relegated: Bahman, Esteghlal Ahvaz, Payam Khorasan, Bargh Shiraz * Promoted: Aboomoslem, Chooka Talesh, Malavan, Bank Melli Player statistics Top goalscorers 16 * Hossein Khatibi (Shahrdari Tabriz) {{DEFAULTSORT:1997-98 Azadegan League Azadegan League seasons Iran Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) and also known as Persia, is a country in West Asia. It borders Iraq to the west, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Armenia to the northwest, the Caspian Sea to the north, Turkmenistan to the nort ... 1997–98 in Iranian football ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azadegan League
The Azadegan League (, ''Lig-e Âzâdegân''), also known as League 1 (, ''Lig-e Yek''), is the second highest division of professional football in Iran. It was the top-level football league in Iran from its foundation in 1991 until 2001, when the Persian Gulf Pro League was established. Azadegan League operates on a system of promotion and relegation. Each year, the top finishing teams in the Azadegan League are promoted to the Persian Gulf Pro League, and the lowest finishing teams are relegated to League 2 (Iran), League 2. Since 2016, the league comprises 18 teams. The winner and the runner-up of the Azadegan League are automatically promoted to the Persian Gulf Pro League. The bottom three teams in the league are relegated to League 2. In the past, the format and number of teams were changed for various times. History Before 1970 Before the 1970s, Iran did not have an official national football league. Most clubs participated in championships of their city or province. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
