Mehdi Taj, the head of the Football Federation, informed reporters today that Amir Jalanoy will continue to work as the coach of the national team until the 2027 Nations Cup. This while the Nations Cup was postponed for a year due to the continued attacks of the Houthis with the support of the Islamic Republic. He also assured that Kalanavi will have "serious youth" in the team: "With the postponement of the Nations Cup we have a good opportunity." The head of the Football Association also confirmed that Iran's Knockout Cup will be held after the postponement of the Nations Cup. In response to a question about profanity in football stadiums, he announced the involvement of the security institutions in this matter. Taj also said that several institutions have asked Estaglal and Persepolis to reduce their expenses. This is while the Islamic Republic handed over these two clubs three years ago and claimed the withdrawal of the government from their executive and financial management.

Mehdi Taj, the head of the Football Federation, informed reporters today that Amir Jalanoy will continue to work as the coach of the national team until the 2027 Nations Cup. This while the Nations Cup was postponed for a year due to the continued attacks of the Houthis with the support of the Islamic Republic. He also assured that Kalanavi will have "serious youth" in the team: "With the postponement of the Nations Cup we have a good opportunity." The head of the Football Association also confirmed that Iran's Knockout Cup will be held after the postponement of the Nations Cup. In response to a question about profanity in football stadiums, he announced the involvement of the security institutions in this matter. Taj also said that several institutions have asked Estaglal and Persepolis to reduce their expenses. This is while the Islamic Republic handed over these two clubs three years ago and claimed the withdrawal of the government from their executive and financial management.