Esteghlal FC to file complaint against Sepahan's Aref Hajizadeh

Esteghlal FC has announced plans to file an official complaint with the Football Federation's Disciplinary Committee against Sepahan midfielder Aref Hajizadeh. The action follows a match in the third week of the Premier League, which Esteghlal won 2-0.

Following the match, Hajizadeh reportedly engaged in unsportsmanlike conduct toward Esteghlal supporters while exiting the pitch. The club noted that the gesture was offensive and outside of social norms, though specific details of the movement were not explicitly described. Hajizadeh had also been involved in verbal altercations with players Saman Fallah and Rustam Ashurmatov during the first half.

Separately, Sepahan officials submitted a complaint to the match inspector regarding the presence of Yaser Asani on the field during the game.