Parviz Mazloumi to remain as Esteghlal Tehran coach
Tehran Times – TEHRAN, Parviz Mazloumi will continue his work with Esteghlal coach until the end of the season.
It’s been rumored that Mazloumi is on the verge of the sack as Esteghlal coach after suffering defeat in Tehran derby.
Esteghlal lost to bitter rival Persepolis 4-2 on Friday in Iranian Professional League.
With four weeks remaining, Esteghlal is third three points behind Persepolis at top of IPL.
“We still has chance to win the title. I apologize to all Esteghlal fans but I think if we win all our games we have a chance at title,” Mazloumi said.
“I believe that the referee’s decision went against us. Esteghlal could have won the match,” he added.
Esteghlal will host Foolad in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium on Friday while Persepolis meet struggling Esteghlal Ahvaz in an away match.