Javad Nekounam Steps Down as Esteghlal Coach

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Javad Nekounam stepped down from his role as the head coach of Iran's Esteghlal football team.

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He resigned from his post following a 2-0 loss against Al Sadd of Qatar in the 2024-25 AFC Champions League Elite.

Nekounam had stepped down from his role after losing to Persepolis in Tehran derby last week but the board of directors disagreed with the decision.

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