Persepolis Football Club is an Iranian professional club from Tehran, founded by Ali Abdo and named after the ancient Persian ceremonial capital. It plays in red, and its supporters are among the most numerous in the country. The club has dominated the Iranian top division since the league's professional era began, winning more championships than any other side, and it has reached the final of the AFC Champions League more than once, finishing as runner-up in 2018 and 2020. Its fierce rivalry with Esteghlal, also of Tehran, produces the Tehran derby, one of the biggest games in Asian football. It plays its home games at the Azadi Stadium.
Before and after
- from 1963 to 2002Founding of Organisation of African Unity
- 1963Origins of Billie Jean King Cup
- from 1963 to 1967Rise of British Invasion
- 1963Publication of Kassaman
- 1963Founding of Persepolis F.C.
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- 2 March 1963Birth of Anthony Albanese
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