The director of the Esteghlal football club academy, reacting to the controversial altercation during the match between Esteghlal's youth team and Shahin, stated that Esteghlal was not the instigator of the conflict. He said, 'Yesterday was one of the worst days of my life,' and apologized to the football community, emphasizing that the club will take action against those responsible for this incident, and the players and coaching staff involved will face penalties and suspensions.
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Director of Esteghlal Academy: I apologize to the football community / The banned individual started the disturbances from the stands
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September 30, 2026
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The director of Esteghlal Academy addressed a recent altercation during a youth match, asserting that Esteghlal was not at fault. He expressed regret and promised disciplinary actions against those involved, highlighting the need for accountability in football.
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