As Iran 's relations with the Western world seem to be thawing following a historic U.S. agreement over its nuclear production , sport is also doing its part to bring Tehran in from the cold . Iranian football fans welcome AC Milan to Tehran for charity match against Tehran . The match is part of a collaboration between the two clubs , both in Europe and Asia . Persepolis hoping to learn from Milan 's highly - regarded youth academy . Milan 's team of former stars defeated their counterparts 3 - 1 in front of a crowd .
Iranian football fans welcome AC Milan to Tehran for charity match against Tehran . The match is part of a collaboration between the two clubs , both in Europe and Asia . Persepolis hoping to learn from Milan 's highly - regarded youth academy . Milan 's team of former stars defeated their counterparts 3 - 1 in front of a crowd .