Voria Ghafouri
Voria Ghafouri is a former Iranian footballer and captain of Esteghlal FC, one of the most prestigious clubs in Iranian football. Known for his exceptional skills as a right-back, Ghafouri has had a notable career in the Iranian Pro League, particularly with Esteghlal and Foolad Khuzestan. After retiring from professional football, he has pursued coaching, having obtained a Level A coaching license, which qualifies him to coach in the Iranian Premier League. Recently, Ghafouri made headlines by denying rumors about joining the coaching staff of Esteghlal, asserting that he has not had any discussions regarding a coaching role despite ongoing speculation.
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Much of Ricardo Sapinto's harsh criticism was directed at Voria Ghafouri.
استقلال ریکاردو ساپینتو را تهدید کرد | اگر افشاگری کنی، پولت را نمیدهیم!
Iran· 2026-02-25
There is a possibility of Voria Ghafouri continuing in the coaching staff, although a final decision has not yet been made.
گزینه اول بختیازی زاده؛ درخواست بازگشت کاپیتان سابق به ایرانIran· 2026-02-23
Voria Ghafouri said goodbye to the team members at the airport after returning from Rafsanjan, which intensified rumors about the end of his collaboration with Esteghlal.
خداحافظ استقلال، من هم می روم | تصمیم ناگهانی در فرودگاه بعد از رفتن سهراب به رفسنجانIran· 2026-02-23
Voria Ghafouri criticized the presenters of Iran International for their hypocrisy and exploitation of people's suffering.
حمله تند وریا غفوری به ایران اینترنشنال و مجریانش | آنها کت و شلوار میپوشند و کراوات میزنند اما با خون مردم کاسبی می کنندIran· 2026-02-22
Voria Ghafouri is set to lead Esteghlal as the interim coach in their upcoming match.
توافق با سرمربی جدید استقلال در دفتر شخصی یکی از مدیران آبیهاIran· 2026-02-21Voria Ghafouri has been training the team after missing two training sessions due to a technical disagreement with the previous coach.
یحیی گلمحمدی به پیشنهاد سرمربیگری استقلال پاسخ دادIran· 2026-02-21
Voria Ghafouri, the coach of Esteghlal, has not attended training for the second consecutive day.
چهره محبوب استقلالیها در تمرین حاضر نشد | شرط حضور اخراج ساپینتو است؟Iran· 2026-02-21Voria Ghafouri is currently part of the coaching staff of Esteghlal but has had a less impactful presence compared to previous foreign assistants.
گزینه ایرانی برای ساپینتو؛ تصمیم مهم بعد از رفتن مربی پرتغالیIran· 2026-02-09
Voria Ghafouri is one of the Iranian coaches assisting Ricardo Sapinto at Esteghlal.
درخواست ساپینتو؛یک خارجی جدید در راه استقلالIran· 2026-01-29
Voria Ghafouri was detained for allegedly spreading propaganda against Iran during protests.
Iran’s footballers face battle to be heard as regime brutally clamps down on protests | Iran
United Kingdom· 2026-01-14
Voria Ghafouri's return to Esteghlal has been met with mixed feelings, as some believe his presence in the coaching staff is not beneficial.
وریا غفوری را ساپینتو نخواسته است | دو بازیکن مخالف حضور وریا در استقلالIran· 2025-11-04
Voria Ghafouri has been officially invited to join the coaching staff of Esteghlal by Ricardo Sapinto and the club.
اقدام نهایی برای بازگشت کاپیتان محبوب به استقلالIran· 2025-07-13Voria Ghafouri may join the coaching staff of Bahman if he is not an assistant to Sapinto at Esteghlal.
وریا غفوری اگر دستیار ساپینتو نشود پیشنهاد جدی دارد؛ بازیکن سابق استقلال سرمربی شد...Iran· 2025-07-04
Voria Ghafouri's name was mentioned for participation in the derby, but it was not true.
فوری | فیروز کریمی سرمربی استقلال شدIran· 2025-02-25
Voria Ghafouri is mentioned as one of the candidates for the Esteghlal bench.
آندرانیک تیموریان روی نیمکت استقلال در دربی؟ | پیشنهاد آبیها به سه نفرIran· 2025-02-25
Voria Ghafouri denied rumors about joining the coaching staff of Esteghlal football club.
واکنش وریا غفوری به حضور در کادرفنی استقلالIran· 2025-02-24