On Thursday afternoon, the Persepolis team achieved a narrow 1-0 victory over the Turkish club Alanyaspor during the second friendly match of their pre-season training camp in Turkey.
On Thursday afternoon, the Persepolis team achieved a narrow 1-0 victory over the Turkish club Alanyaspor during the second friendly match of their pre-season training camp in Turkey.
The only goal in this encounter was scored deep into added time: Ali Alipour scored in the 90th minute, securing the win for the Iranian giants.
The Persepolis team, led by Mehdi Tartar, is preparing for the 2026/27 season in the Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) of Iran.
From August 3 to 7, an elite referee seminar will take place at the National Football Center in Tashkent, organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) specifically for the Western region. This prestigious event is being held in Uzbekistan for the first time.
The seminar is considered one of the most important training events on the AFC's calendar. Participants will include representatives from the AFC Referees Department, 92 elite referees from Asia, experienced instructors, and leading specialists in referee training.
The five-day training program will cover theoretical and practical sessions on topics such as modern refereeing standards, analysis of game situations, decision-making quality, on-field management culture, physical fitness, and effective use of VAR technology.
It is expected that this seminar will contribute to improving the quality of refereeing in Asian football, strengthening a unified approach, and international standards.
Furthermore, representatives from Uzbekistan, experienced instructor Valentin Kovalenko, and FIFA referee Ilgiz Tantashov will participate in the Eastern region stages, which will be held in Japan. This demonstrates the growing international authority of our country's refereeing school.
Chelsea's head coach Xabi Alonso commented on the transfer of Maxence Lacroix to the team. He noted that the player is a very reliable footballer and will strengthen the team's defense.
The coach emphasized that Maxence has a direct positive influence on the team due to his self-confidence. Therefore, this transfer is a very good decision not only for today but also for the future.
Alonso added that the player has a strong character, is a mature footballer, and always strives for victory. 'I am particularly attracted by this trait because he embodies a winning mentality,' he said.
As is known, Maxence Lacroix moved from Crystal Palace to Chelsea. Previously, he played for the German club Wolfsburg.
