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TEHRAN \u2013 Ismail Kartal, head coach of the Persepolis football team, has expressed their determination to win the title by the end of the season.<\/p>\n
Following a 2-1 victory over their archrivals Esteghlal in the Tehran derby on Thursday, Persepolis have narrowed the gap with top teams Tractor and Sepahan at the 2024\/25 Iran Persian Gulf Professional League.<\/span><\/p>\nKartal, who was appointed as Persepolis coach two months ago, had previously stated that the team are focused on winning the title next season, a comment that sparked frustration among fans.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cWe have had a busy schedule over the past months, and I need to spend more time with my team. We want the championship this season and next, and we\u2019re working hard for it,\u201d Kartal said at a press conference.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cA great club must have great facilities. Footballers need to be comfortable. To build a strong team and develop players, we need two fields like Azadi Stadium. Unfortunately, Persepolis lack good facilities compared to those of Foolad,\u201d he added.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cWe aim to showcase beautiful football. I used to follow Iranian football, and now I understand it better. My players are eager to learn, which makes me happy. Ultimately, we want to bring joy to our fans, and our style of play achieves that. I want to win all possible trophies with Persepolis.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cRight now, we\u2019re not thinking about next season; we are focused on the current season to become champions. I\u2019ll have more time to spend with the players and discuss next season. I need time to build a good team.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cIn Turkey, the training fields and stadiums are of much higher quality than in Iran. There\u2019s no significant difference between Turkey and Iran; both countries are similar. If facilities improve, Iran will surpass Turkey.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cAt the end of the season, I want to present the championship as a gift to the fans,\u201d Kartal concluded.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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