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Allahyar Sayyadmanish Scores First Goal as Lech Poznan Secure First Win.

Allahyar Sayyadmanish scored his first goal in Poland on Saturday evening, August 2, as Lech Poznan faced Wisła Krakow in the second week of the Polish Ekstraklasa. The match ended 2–1 in favor of Lech Poznan, earning the team its first victory of the new season. The Iranian striker netted his side's second goal of the evening.

After the match, Sayyadmanish expressed his delight: "I am very happy to have scored my first goal, but the most important thing was to get the three points. Following our first league match last Wednesday, we were all really disappointed, but we focused on the game against Wisła Krakow. Fortunately, we were able to bounce back. I think we reacted well as a team. Now we must continue on this path and maintain our momentum."

Ali Gholizadeh , who is Sayyadmanish's teammate in the Polish club, is still in the recovery phase after his injury late last season. The left winger missed Iran's World Cup squad.

Lech Poznan had drawn their opening fixture, but this win gives them four points and lifts them to second place in the early table.

Taremi Faces Uncertain Future at Olympiacos

Meanwhile, Mehdi Taremi is going through a difficult period at Olympiacos. The Greek club has announced its European squad for the UEFA Champions League qualifier against NEC Nijmegen of the Netherlands, scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, in Athens—and Taremi's name was notably absent.

Greek media outlet sportal reported on the situation: "Mehdi Taremi's case has its own complications. The Iranian striker is not considered match-fit at the moment. Moreover, before the World Cup, his agent informed Olympiacos that they were actively looking for a new club for the player."

In light of this, it is not unlikely that Olympiacos will move to sign two new strikers to reinforce their attack alongside Ayoub Al-Kaabi. The coming days will be pivotal for the club's forward line, as they must make important decisions to ensure they are fully prepared for European competition.

For Taremi, there are growing concerns that his declining form and rapidly decreasing market value could make a meaningful move to a respected European league increasingly difficult. So far, only Brazilian Série A side Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama has shown concrete interest. Taremi is rumored to have turned down that offer, as he remains determined to continue his career in Europe.

Jahanbakhsh Still Searching for New Club

Alireza Jahanbakhsh, the Team Melli winger, has been without a club since being released by Belgian side FCV Dender EH at the beginning of July 2026. The 32-year-old's agent has so far been unable to find him a new team. Like Taremi, Jahanbakhsh is insisting on staying in a European league, despite having received offers from Iranian clubs.

Team Melli's Star Ali Gholizadeh Suffers Severe Knee Injury, World Cup Hopes in Jeopardy

TEHRAN – In a devastating blow for both club and country, Iranian national team winger Ali Gholizadeh sustained a serious left knee injury during Lech Poznan’s Polish Ekstraklasa clash against Motor Lublin. Polish sports outlets have since reported that the 28-year-old is likely to miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Lech Poznan secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Motor Lublin in the 31st week of the Polish league. Gholizadeh, who started the match, was involved in a distressing incident just 16 minutes into the game.

The unfortunate event unfolded when Gholizadeh leapt over an opposing player from Motor Lublin. Upon landing, he collided awkwardly with another defender, causing his left knee to buckle severely under his weight. The player immediately collapsed to the turf and, despite several agonizing moments, was unable to rise. Teammates and medical staff quickly rushed to his side, with visible concern on their faces , especially given the proximity of the upcoming World Cup.

Polish outlet Interia reported that the initial assessments are alarming. “The nature of the non-contact landing and the immediate reaction of the player suggest a potential cruciate ligament injury,” the site noted. “It appears that Gholizadeh could face a prolonged period on the sidelines, effectively ruling him out of the 2026 World Cup.”

Lech Poznan has yet to release an official medical statement, but sources close to the club fear the worst. The Iranian national team medical staff has reportedly been in contact with their Polish counterparts.

A Painful Déjà Vu

The timing of the injury is especially cruel. Gholizadeh was a key member of Team Melli under Carlos Queiroz during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. In Iran’s historic Group B match against England, which ended 6-2 in favor of the Three Lions, Gholizadeh delivered a moment of pride for Iranian football. It was his precise cross from the right wing that found Mehdi Taremi, who scored Iran’s first goal of the tournament, a strike that briefly silenced the packed Khalifa International Stadium.

Since then, Gholizadeh has remained a consistent performer for both his club and country, known for his dribbling ability, pace, and work rate. His potential absence would leave a significant gap on Iran’s right flank as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup, where they are expected to face top-tier opposition.

What’s Next?

Gholizadeh is expected to undergo an MRI scan in the coming days to determine the full extent of the damage. If a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is confirmed, recovery typically takes six to nine months, making a summer 2026 return impossible. Iranian fans and pundits are anxiously awaiting official news, but early signs point to a heartbreaking setback.

For now, the entire Iranian football community holds its breath, hoping for a less severe diagnosis—but preparing for the worst.

Gholizadeh to the Polish Leauge

Ali Gholizadeh has been officially transferred from his Belgian club to Lech Poznan in Poland.

Last night Sporting Charleroi Club of Belgium officially confirmed the departure of Iranian player Ali Golizadeh and his joining Ekstraklasa club Lech Poznań, of Poland. Golizadeh joined the Belgian club from Iran's Saipa team in 2018, and in his five seasons in this team, he scored a total of 23 goals and 26 assists in 143 games (9656 minutes).

The 27-year-old Iranian winger was on loan in the second half of the last season to the Turkish team Kasımpaşa.

Gholizadeh, born in Ardabil, started his senior career at Saipa. He has represented Iran in all age levels until being picked by Carlos Queiroz for Team Melli in which he has now made 30 appearances scoring 4 goals and providing one assist.

This is the first time an Iranian footballer plays at the senior level in Poland. The transfer fee is rumored to be in the region of 1.8 million euros, which makes this Iranian player, the most expensive transfer in the history of the Polish league.

Lech has won the Polish league a total of eight times, most recently in 2022, and is the most popular football club in the Greater Poland region. The Stadion Poznań is the home ground of Lech Poznań, and was one of the venues for the group phase of Euro 2012. It has a league capacity of 43,269 (all seated). The stadium was originally built between 1968 and 1980.