AFC - Islamic Republic of Iran’s Esteghlal cruised to a 5-2 victory against Al Ahli Saudi FC on Matchday One of the 2021 AFC Champions League Group C at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Thursday.

AFC - Boualem Khoukhi scored in the 89th minute as Al Sadd SC fought back to hold Foolad Khouzestan FC 1-1 in Group D of the 2021 AFC Champions League at the King Fahd Stadium on Wednesday.

AFC - A fine display of attacking football saw Pakhtakor and Tractor FC play out a thrilling 3-3 draw at Sharjah Stadium in the opening match of the 2021 AFC Champions League Group B on Wednesday.

AFC - Veteran defender Seyed Jalal Hosseini scored five minutes before halftime to earn last season’s AFC Champions League finalists Persepolis a 1-0 win over Al Wahda of the United Arab Emirates in their opening Group E clash in Goa on Wednesday.

Tehran Times - Iranian players have a long history of scoring against English side Chelsea. Chelsea have conceded six goals from the Iranian players.

Sportsmax - Mehdi Taremi's stunning stoppage-time volley was in vain as Chelsea reached the semi-finals of the Champions League despite a 1-0 defeat to Porto.

Thefangarage - CONTROVERSIES SURROUNDING Persepolis FC's AFC Champions League 2021 campaign, scheduled to to begin tomorrow, have still not ceased.

Tasnim – Following a 1-0 loss to Mes Rafsanjan, Ebrahim Sadeghi announced that he has stepped down from his role as Saipa coach.

Tehran Times - Sepahan and Naft Masjed Soleyman football teams played out a goalless draw in Matchday 20 of Iran Professional League (IPL) on Monday.

Tehran Times - Esteghlal and Persepolis football team players and staff tested negative for COVID-19 ahead of the 2021 AFC Champions League.

Tasnim – Zorya Luhansk forward Allahyar Sayyadmanesh has tested positive for the coronavirus.

PLDC - Zenit St. Petersburg came from behind to defeat Sochi on Sunday night thanks two goals by Sardar Azmoun.