Mehdi Taj
President of Iranian Football Federation
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View Timeline →Hamed Momeni Appointed Acting Secretary General of Iran Football Federation
Hamed Momeni has been appointed as the acting Secretary General of the Football Federation of Iran by president Mehdi Taj, succeeding Hedayat Mombeini. This change…
Iran Football Federation President Apologizes for World Cup Disappointment
Mehdi Taj, president of the Iran Football Federation, has publicly apologized to the Iranian people for the national football team's underwhelming performance in the World…
Iran Football Federation President Praises National Team's Commitment in World Cup Campaign
Iran Football Federation President Mehdi Taj commended the national football team for their unwavering effort and commitment during their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, highlighting…
Iranian Players Granted US Entry One Day Before World Cup Matches
The head of Iran's soccer federation, Mehdi Taj, announced that the Iranian national soccer team will be permitted to enter the United States one day…
Iran World Cup team heads to Mexico as US visa row erupts
Iran's World Cup football squad is heading to Mexico amidst a diplomatic dispute with the US over denied visas for some support staff. The team's…
Mehdi Taj; Football, the IRGC, and Warnings to FIFA
The Iranian national football team is facing a diplomatic controversy led by Mehdi Taj as they prepare for a major international football event. This situation…
Iran's Soccer Leader Navigates Visa Challenges for World Cup Participation
Mehdi Taj, the leader of Iran's soccer federation, is negotiating with FIFA for visas to allow the Iranian national team to participate in the upcoming…
Iran Moves 2026 FIFA World Cup Training Camp to Tijuana, Mexico
Iran's football team will relocate their training camp for the 2026 FIFA World Cup from Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico, following approval from FIFA. This decision…
Iran Relocates World Cup Training Base from U.S. to Mexico
Iran's World Cup training base has been relocated from the United States to Mexico with FIFA's approval, according to Mehdi Taj, president of the Iran…
US says Iran can play at 2026 World Cup but bars those with 'IRGC ties'
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that while the US does not object to Iranian players participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, individuals…
Iran women's football team feted in Tehran after asylum battle at Asian Cup.
Iran's national women's football team received a hero's welcome in Tehran after some players had sought asylum in Australia following their silence during the national…
Islamic Republic Protests Support for Gay Rights in Football Match in the US
The Iranian Football Federation, led by Mehdi Taj, has protested the designation of a match against Egypt as an 'Honor Game' supporting gay rights. This…
Mohun Bagan Football Team of India Refuses to Travel to Iran Following Missile Attacks by the Islamic Republic on Israel
The Mohun Bagan football team from India has canceled its trip to Iran for an AFC Champions League match due to security concerns amid escalating…
Possibility of Mes Kerman's Removal from the Premier League; Football Federation Requests Details from Judiciary Regarding Corruption Case
The Iranian Football Federation is investigating a corruption case involving Mes Rafsanjan, with the possibility of the team's relegation to a lower division. Three individuals…
Widespread Corruption in Iranian Football; Afsharian Reveals at Least 15 Cases of Match-Fixing in the Premier League and League One
Khodadad Afsharian, the former head of the referees committee of the Iranian Football Federation, has confessed to at least 15 cases of match-fixing involving referees…
Khoddad Afsharian Arrested in Connection with Mess Club Corruption Case
Khoddad Afsharian, former head of the Referees Committee of the Football Federation, has been arrested in connection with a corruption case involving the Mess Rafsanjan…
Judiciary Spokesman Says Football Corruption Case is at the Stage of Summoning Defendants
The Iranian judiciary is currently summoning defendants in a football corruption case involving high-ranking officials, including the head of the referees committee. Additionally, former Minister…
Football Federation President Unveils a Method; Government Pays Electricity Export Revenues to Iraq in Rials to Power Plants
The President of Iran's Football Federation, Mehdi Taj, discussed with Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian the possibility of receiving FIFA payments in rials, similar to how the…
From the Downfall of Banisadr to Evin Prison; Kafashian Has Left for Good
Ali Kafashian, a long-serving sports manager in Iran, has resigned from his position in the Football Federation due to a new law against hiring retirees.…
Taj and Kafashian: The Putin-Medvedev Model
Mehdi Taj has been elected as the new president of the Football Federation of Iran, replacing Ali Kafashian. Mostafa Ajorlou has raised concerns about the…