Esteghlal

Al Ahli Last season's runners-up Al Ahli continue their quest for a first AFC Champions League title when they face Seoul in the quarter-finals.

Xavier Hernández Creus Esteghlal took the lead in the first leg of their AFC Champions League quarter-final with Xavi's Al Sadd, but fell apart after the break.

Andranik Teymourian Experienced Iran midfielder Andranik Teymourian has vowed his nation will be tough to beat at the FIFA World Cup, despite quality opposition.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Satoru Yamagishi's strike fired Sanfrecce Hiroshima into the AFC Champions League last 16 at the expense of Central Coast Mariners.

Guangzhou Guangzhou Evergrande can close in on a last-16 spot as AFC Champions League groups begin to take shape on matchday five.

Al Ahli, Al Taawoun, Esteghlal Khouzestan and Lekhwiya celebrated wins as the AFC Champions League group stage begun.

Hashem Beikzadeh Hashem Beikzadeh has overcome a troublesome calf problem to feature in Iran's 23-man FIFA World Cup squad.

Esteghlal and Zob Ahan were the winnning teams in Monday's AFC Champions League action, the former taking control of Group A.

Al Duhail became the first side to qualify from the group stages of the AFC Champions League - but they certainly did it the hard way.