The Persian Gulf Pro League, formerly known as the Iran Pro League, is the highest division of professional football in Iran. It is the top-level football league in Iran since its foundation on 2 November 2001. Each year, its top team becomes the Iranian football champion, and the two lowest finishers are relegated to Azadegan League.
Persepolis Football Club is an Iranian professional football club based in Tehran, that competes in the Persian Gulf Pro League.
The Azadi Stadium, opened as the Aryamehr Stadium, is an all-seater football stadium in Tehran, Iran. The stadium was designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, an American architectural, urban planning, and engineering firm. It was inaugurated on 17 October 1971 by Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran; it is currently self-owned by Esteghlal and Persepolis. It is also the home stadium of the Iran national football team. It has a capacity of 78,116 spectators, as the result of conversion to all-seater stadium. The stadium is part of the much larger Azadi Sport Complex, and is surrounded by a rowing river, football training pitches, a weightlifting complex, swimming facilities and indoor volleyball and futsal courts, among many other amenities.
The Azadegan League, also known as League 1, 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. 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.
The Shahid Shiroudi Stadium formerly known as Amjadiyeh Stadium is a sports stadium in Tehran, Iran. It is currently used for athletics and held football matches until 2009.
The Rah Ahan Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Tehran, Iran. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Rah Ahan F.C., who currently play in Iran's Premier Football League. The stadium was owned by Persepolis F.C. prior to 1975. The stadium holds 12,000 people.
The 1999–2000 Azadegan League was the ninth season of the Azadegan League that was won by Persepolis. The following is the final results of the Azadegan League's 1999–2000 football season.
The 1998–99 Azadegan League was the eighth season of the Azadegan League that was won by Persepolis. The following is the final results of the Azadegan League's 1998–99 football season.
The Tehran derby, also known as Blue-Red derby is a football match between the two prominent Tehran clubs Esteghlal and Persepolis.
Mohsen Bengar is a retired Iranian football defender and current coach.
The 1994–95 Azadegan League was the fourth season of the Azadegan League that was won by Saipa.
The 2009–10 Hazfi Cup was the 23rd season of the Iranian football knockout competition. Zob Ahan Isfahan was the defending champion.
Khan al-Harir is a large khan in the Old City of Damascus.
Donja Sokolovica is a village in the municipality of Knjaževac, Serbia. According to the 2002 census, the village has a population of 136 people.
The 2013 Hazfi Cup Final was the 26th final since 1975. The match was the Iran's El-classico between Persepolis and Sepahan. This was the clubs' second meeting in the final where Sepahan won 4–2 over Persepolis in the penalties in 2006. The match was also the last match of Persepolis captain Mehdi Mahdavikia, a former Iran national football team and Hamburg SV midfielder. Sepahan won Persepolis for another time in penalties and crowned their 4th domestic cup title. Sepahan was qualified for the group stage of the 2014 AFC Champions League.
The 2013–14 Hazfi Cup was the 27th season of the Iranian football knockout competition. Sepahan was the defending champion, but was eliminated by Sanat Naft in Round of 32. The competition started on 4 September 2013 and ended on 14 February 2014. Tractor won the title with defeating Mes Kerman in the final.
The Shohada Shahr-e Qods Stadium is a football stadium in Shahr-e Qods, Tehran, Iran with a 18,000 seating capacity. It is currently the home stadium of Paykan and Rah Ahan.
Shahid Kazemi Stadium is a football stadium in Tehran, Iran. It is the home stadium of Persepolis F.C. The stadium, which holds 15,000 people, was opened in 2013.
The 1999–2000 season was the Persepolis's 9th season in the Azadegan League, and their 17th consecutive season in the top division of Iranian Football. They were also be competing in the Hazfi Cup and Asian Club Championship. Persepolis was captained by Hossein Abdi.
The 2000–01 season was the Persepolis's 10th season in the Azadegan League, and their 18th consecutive season in the top division of Iranian Football. They were also be competing in the Hazfi Cup and Asian Club Championship. Persepolis was captained by Ahmad Reza Abedzadeh.
