1970 Asian Champion Club Tournament
The 1970 Asian Champion Club Tournament was the third edition of the annual Asian club football competition hosted by Asian Football Confederation. Seven clubs from seven countries competed in the tournament: Saunders SC withdrew after the draw. The tournament was held in Tehran, Iran in April. The clubs were split in two groups and the group winners and runners-up advanced to semifinals.
Taj lifting the trophy in 1970
Image: Amjadieh Stadium
Esteghlal Football Club (Persian: باشگاه فوتبال استقلال;, commonly known as Esteghlal, is an Iranian football club based in Tehran that competes in the Persian Gulf Pro League. The club was founded in 1945 as 'The Cyclists' and was known as Tâj between 1949 and 1979. The club is part of the multisport club Esteghlal Athletic and Cultural Company of Iran. They were the first team to reach 1,000 points in Persian Gulf Pro League.
Docharkheh Savaran (Taj) Team in 1946
Ali Danaeifard, club player and manager from 1946 until 1969
Büyük Jeddikar is known for being the first footballer in Iranian football history to be transferred from an Iranian club TAJ (Esteghlal) to a foreign club in 1957.
TAJ squad in 1970 as national and continental champions