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In the Iranian regime, where unity among officials is primarily based on their association with crimes against humanity and the plundering of national resources, football has also become a field for corruption<\/a> and the enrichment of the authorities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Following the dismissal of two regime operatives from the Football Federation because of the revelation of their financial corruption, the state-run media outlet <\/span>Khabar Online reported<\/span><\/a>, \u201cThe extent of the embezzled amount is so vast that it could significantly shake up half of the Premier League football teams. In the coming days, more aspects of this black hole will be revealed.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n The state-run newspaper <\/span>Jomhouri Eslami also<\/span><\/a> commented on the extensive financial corruption, which has surpassed the costs of national infrastructure projects. This corruption scandal surfaces despite the frequent rhetoric about combating corruption in the country, highlighting the regime\u2019s hypocrisy and lip service to anti-corruption efforts.<\/span><\/p>\n Mehdi Taj, the president of the regime\u2019s Football Federation, <\/span>revealed new details<\/span><\/a> about the corruption cases involving Khodadad Afsharian, head of the Referees Committee, and Soheil Mehdi, head of the Competitions Committee of the League Organization, along with two other football-related individuals. Taj stated that the four accused had received bribes totaling 25 gold coins.<\/span><\/p>\n Delving into #Iran<\/a>\u2019s Corruption Chronicles \u2013 Part 1https:\/\/t.co\/3uRDWFAqxD<\/a><\/p>\n — NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) December 18, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n