The Azadegan League, also known as League 1, is the second highest division of professional football in Iran. It was the top-level football league in Iran from its foundation in 1991 until 2001, when the Persian Gulf Pro League was established.
Pars Jonoubi Jam champions 2016–17
Football is the most popular sport in Iran, with wrestling and volleyball as close contenders. Football has been a part of life for Iranians for many decades now and is played in schools, streets, and football clubs nationwide.
Camelia Fallah, Iranian women's football player. Iran also has a league system for women's section.
Azadi Football Stadium is the biggest venue for Iranian football (soccer). It is also the world's 3rd largest soccer stadium.
A female fan of Iran national football team, watching the match against Angola
Zahra Khajavi, considered as an important goalkeeper in the Iranian national football team history