Esteghlal (formerly known as Taj) is one of the most famous football (soccer) clubs in Iran's Premier Football League, established in around 1950, and won many cups in different competitions. Esteghlal and Persepolis are presently the two most popular football clubs in Iran, however in recent years their dominance has been seriously threatened by other clubs like Sepahan. The striker (wearing red jersey) has run past the defender (in white jersey) and is about to take a shot at the goal, while the goalkeeper positions himself to stop the ball. ... Irans Premier Football League is the most important football league in Iran. ... 1950 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Pirouzi FC is the post-revolutionary name for Tehran football club Persepolis FC. Pirouzi means Victory in Persian. ... Sepahan is one of the teams in Irans Premier Football League. ...
The club have won the Asian Champions Cup on two occasions, in 1970 and 1991. Asian Champions League Logo The AFC Champions League is an annual international inter-club football competition between club Champions and cup winners of the top 14 Asian leagues. ... 1970 was a common year starting on Thursday. ... 1991 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
One of its most legendary players was amongst others Hassan Rowshan. Hassan Rowshan is a former Iranian Football player and one of Irans sports legends of old. ...
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Persian Football League (http://www.persianleague.com/)
Esteghlal (استÙÙا٠in Persian, meaning 'Independence') (formerly known as Taj, meaning 'Crown') is a football club in Iran.
Esteghlal and Perspolis are presently the two most popular football clubs in Iran, however in recent years their dominance has been seriously threatened by other clubs like Sepahan and Foolad.
In the past two years it has finished 2nd or 3rd in the league, but Ghalenoei was able to get the team its first championship in the IPL in the 2005-06 season after three years as the manager.
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