[69921] Achievement for Esteghlal: The club has received professional approval for participation in the Champions League

News for Esteghlal fans: The club is on its way to the Asian Elite League

The Iranian football club Esteghlal has achieved a significant breakthrough with the receipt of the official professional approval for participation in Asia's Elite League. The reports arrive on May 21, 2026, marking an end to the club's efforts to meet the required international standards.

According to the Esteghlal Fans Channel (کانال هواداران استقلال), the report about receiving the license was first published by Ali Tajarnia on his personal account, with the channel noting excitedly that the club achieved the goal and secured its place in the prestigious tournament.

The media outlet ورزش سه, considered the leading sports site in Iran and which focuses on professional and comprehensive reporting, confirmed the news while adding a deliberate jab at the arch-rival, Persepolis. According to ورزش سه, the professional approval for #لیگ_نخبگان2027 (Elite League 2027) was granted after an in-depth examination of the documents submitted.

In an additional report from خبری پلاس|خبرفوری, it was confirmed that the initial professional licensing committee examined the files submitted by the club's management and found that they meet all required conditions. In light of this, it was determined that the club will have "no problems" in its participation in the upcoming Asian tournaments.