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Taj: FIFA Not Providing Funds Due to Sanctions / Secretary Has No Intention of Involvement in Football

Just now November 15, 2026 1 min read 📰 ISNA
📋 Key Takeaway

Mehdi Taj, the Football Federation chief, announced that Iran has spent approximately one billion rials per player for the beach soccer team's participation. The headline suggests FIFA is withholding funds due to international sanctions against Iran, and references a secretary's lack of involvement in football matters.

Mehdi Taj, head of the Football Federation, said during the farewell ceremony for the national beach soccer team: We have spent one billion [rials] for each beach soccer player we are sending.

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