Most of football clubs in Iran, notably Esteghlal and Persepolis, are fully funded and indirectly intervented by the government and military organizations.[1][2]
Kowsar Women's Pro League Club Owners |
Owner type (#) |
|
|
Percent |
Government (10) |
|
62.5% |
Private (6) |
|
37.5% |
Persian Gulf Pro League 2024-25
Persian Gulf Pro League Club Owners |
Owner type (#) |
|
|
Percent |
Private (10) |
|
62.5% |
Government (6) |
|
37.5% |
Azadegan League
Azadegan League Club Owners |
Owner type (#) |
|
Percent |
Private (10) |
|
41.6% |
Government (9) |
|
37.5% |
Municipality (3) |
|
12.5% |
Military (2) |
|
8.3% |
References
- ^ A Correspondent in Tehran (September 24, 2014). "Politics, Revolutionary Guard Corps still interfere in Iranian soccer". Al-Monitor. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
- ^ Momeni, Niloufar (September 22, 2011). "Iran's Esteghlal and Persepolis are in danger of Asian Champions League downgrade". Goal.com. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e "Iran's Premier League". Iran Visitor. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
- ^ "Damash and Esteghlal Khuzestan will be sold". Rad News (in Persian). January 11, 2014. Archived from the original on April 15, 2015. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
- ^ a b c "Ministry of Petroleum wants to keep Naft Masjed Soleyman in Pro League" (in Persian). SHANA: Petro Energy Information Network. November 10, 2014. Retrieved December 8, 2014.