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Gol Bezan is Iranian Football's 1st Dedicated Podcast. We cover everything surrounding the Iran National Team, Persian Gulf Pro League & Legionnaires. We exclusively interview players, coaches & other notable figures within Iranian and Asian football.

#18705.06.23

Iranian Domestic Football 2022-23 Review | Persian Gulf Pro League, Hazfi Cup, AFC Champions League

Host Arya Allahverdi with panelists Erfan Hoseiny and Sina Saemian discuss and review with 2022-23 Iranian domestic football season as Persepolis become champions of the Persian Gulf Pro League for the 15th time in their history, and they also did the double by lifting the 2022-23 Hazfi Cup. Esteghlal won the 2022 Iranian Super Cup and whom along with their city rivals qualified for the 2023-24 AFC Champions League with Sepahan and Nassaji, however the panel discuss the potential exclusions from next season's competition. A deep dive into all of this and much more, hope you enjoy!

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#18405.05.23

Interview: Paya Pichkah

Host Arya Allahverdi interviews 23 year old GIF Sundsvall midfielder Paya Pichkah. Pichkah is a former Swedish youth national team player and has played over 1000 minutes in the Allsvenskan. Born in Iran, he moved to Sweden when he was 11 years old, we speak about his early days playing football, his club and international career in Sweden, and his aspirations of one day representing the Iran national team which he is eligible for.

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#18304.04.23

Analysis: Iran 1 - 1 Russia | Iran 2 - 1 Kenya

Host Samson Tamijani with panelists Sina Saemian and Arya Allahverdi discuss and analyse Team Melli's two March friendly matches against Russia and Kenya. A 1 - 1 draw at Azadi Stadium against Sbornaya and a 2 - 1 victory over the Harambe Stars. We also speak about the individual player performances, highlights, positives, negatives, first impressions of Amir Ghalenoei and his staff, and what's next for the Iran national team.

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#18225.03.23

Highlights: Iran 1 - 1 Russia | Preview: Iran vs. Kenya

Highlights of Iran 1 - 1 Russia at Azadi Stadium, goals coming from Anton Miranchuk and Mehdi Taremi, both from the penalty spot. Previewing Iran vs. Kenya on March 28th at Azadi Stadium host Arya Allahverdi speaks with Kenyan sports journalist Eric Njiru of https://the-star.co.ke/sports who gave his thoughts on the match between Team Melli and Harambee Stars, and what we can expect from the Kenyan national team.

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#18120.03.23

Preview: Iran vs. Russia | Amir Ghalenoei Returns

Host Sina Sadrzadeh with panelists Sina Saemian and Pezhman Pars discuss the return of Amir Ghalenoei as head coach of Team Melli and the recent squad list that has been called up for the friendly matches against Russia and Kenya. We preview Iran vs. Russia on March 23rd at Azadi Stadium in Tehran with Arya Allahverdi speaking to Russian football expert Andrew Flint who gave his thoughts on the match and what we can expect from the Russian national team.

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#18023.02.23

Iranian Football in 2023 | Carlos Queiroz Exits, New Head Coach?

Gol Bezan Podcast returns to cover the aftermath of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Host Sina Sadrzadeh with panelists Arya Allahverdi and Pezhman Pars discuss Carlos Queiroz leaving Team Melli and the arrival of a new head coach, updates from Persian Gulf Pro League expert Erfan Hoseiny on all things domestic and Asian club football, legionnaire updates and transfers, as well as some upsetting news surrounding Iranian football.

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#17929.01.23

Interview: Shima Oliaee of PINK CARD - ESPN 30 For 30 Podcasts

Host Samson Tamijani interviews Iranian-American journalist Shima Oliaee who has produced and hosted several high-level serial podcast productions, most notably Dolly Parton's America for National Public Radio, which won prestigious journalism awards from the Peabody Award, to the Edward R. Murrow Podcast Award. Her latest project which is making waves across platforms now, is Pink Card, released by ESPN 30 For 30 Podcasts in December 2022. The four-episode series takes a deep dive into historical, personal and cultural connections of women to Team Melli, and what has made following Team Melli so special and worth sacrificing so much for.

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