AFC kicks Iranian giants Persepolis and Esteghlal out of Champions League - Inside World Football
Why it's time to rename the Gulf Cup of Nations and let Iran join the party
Why Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Saudi Arabia means so much for the Gulf monarchy's sporting ambitions
Afghanistan's Owais Azizi to play in Iran Pro League - Khaama Press
Iran-Saudi tensions play out on soccer field - Al-Monitor: Independent, trusted coverage of the Middle East
USA vs. Iran: A history of tension renewed in an all-important World Cup matchup - The Athletic
2015–16 Persian Gulf Pro League - Wikipedia
For Iranians, this World Cup is about more than football
Persepolis Crowned Champion of Persian Gulf Pro League 2016/17
2016–17 Persian Gulf Pro League - Wikipedia
How the state is holding Iranian football back – DW – 01/26/2022
File:Persepolis F.C. celebrating after 2019–20 Persian Gulf Pro League trophy (4).jpg - Wikimedia Commons
World Cup: Iran fire head coach Dragan Skocic four-plus months away from Qatar 2022, per report