Tasnim – The biggest-ever Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League and the expanded AFC Cup will be played in centralized group stages in the 2021 season to limit travels for participants during the coronavirus pandemic, the event's organizers announced Tuesday.
Tehran Times - Sepahan football team defeated Sanat Naft 2-1 in Abadan on Monday to go top of Iran Professional League (IPL) behind leaders Esteghlal on goal difference.
AFC - A breakout star at national, continental and international levels, Islamic Republic of Iran’s Mehdi Ghayedi is Asia’s Choice for the Best Young Player of 2020.
Brightonandhoveindependent - Alireza Jahanbakhsh could be the next high-profile player to leave Brighton following the recent departures of Bernardo to RB Salzburg and Maty Ryan's surprise switch to Arsenal
Football-Oranje - Kwasi Wriedt went from hero to villain for Willem II in their 3-1 defeat at home to PEC Zwolle. Reza Ghoochannejhad netted a hat-trick for the victors.