Title: National Duty Calls: Esteghlal and Persepolis Stars Shine on the International Stage
In a powerful display of national pride and sporting excellence, Iran’s football giants, Esteghlal and Persepolis, have seen a significant contingent of their players called up to represent their respective countries in the latest international break. The clubs have officially celebrated this honor, underscoring the high caliber of talent within Iran’s premier football institutions.
Esteghlal’s Blue Wave of National Talent
Esteghlal FC led the charge with a strong showing of both domestic and international stars. The club released official posters with the slogan “Let’s Go Guys Blue Spirit, National Duty” to rally behind their players.
For Team Melli, Iran’s senior national team, the call-ups included Saleh Hardani and Alireza Koushki. The Iranian U-23 team also features three of Esteghlal’s promising young talents: Saeed Saharkhizan, Amir Mohammad Rezazadeh, and Esmail Ghalizadeh.
The international flavor of the squad was equally prominent, with several foreign-based players receiving call-ups: Duckens Nazon (Haiti), Yaser Assani (Albania), Didier Ndong (Gabon), and Rustam Ashurmatov (Uzbekistan).
Persepolis’s “International Reds” Answer the Call
Not to be outdone, their eternal rivals, Persepolis, unveiled their own “International Reds” poster, proudly presenting their cohort of national team players.
The red side of Tehran is heavily represented in the Iranian national team, with Payam Niazmand, Milad Mohammadi, Hossein Kanaani, Mohammad Omari, and Ali Alipour all selected. On the international stage, Marko Bakic will represent Montenegro, while Oston Urunov joins the Uzbek national squad. At the U-23 level, Mohammad Hossein Sadeghi will carry the Persepolis flag.
A Testament to Domestic Football’s Strength
The significant presence of players from both Esteghlal and Persepolis in national team camps is a clear indicator of the high technical quality and esteemed status of the stars developed within Iran’s top football clubs. This mass call-up serves as a point of immense pride for the clubs and their millions of fans, highlighting how domestic talent is crucial to the nation’s international ambitions.
In separate messages, both clubs expressed their immense pride and extended their best wishes for success to all their players, celebrating their powerful presence on the national and international stage.