Sports
Isfahan is the host of many national and international sport events therefore enjoying sport facilities such as Naghsh-e-Jahan Stadium with 50,000 capacity which second phase is under development to increase capacity to 75,000 spectators. Isfahan has an important derby called as Naqsh e jahan derby. This competition is one of the most popular annual football events in Iran between Sepahan F.C. and Zob Ahan.
Isfahan has two association football clubs that have been title contenders in Iran's Premier Football League. These are:
- Sepahan Isfahan
- Sepahan Novin
- Zob Ahan Isfahan.
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