Mehdi Taj

Mehdi Taj supported Ghalenoei, stating there is no better option for the national team.

Hamshahri·Iran· 2026-09-28

Mehdi Taj is the president of the Iranian Football Federation and has supported Ghalenoei.

Hamshahri·Iran· 2026-09-27

Mehdi Taj, the head of the Football Federation, stated that the issue needs to be reviewed.

Hamshahri·Iran· 2026-08-12

Mehdi Taj's recent comments about potentially introducing the champion of the previous season have prompted Sepahan to consider their complaint against Esteghlal.

Hamshahri·Iran· 2026-08-12

Mehdi Taj has publicly stated that Amir Ghalenoei will remain the head coach for the Asian Cup.

Hamshahri·Iran· 2026-07-23

Mehdi Taj, the president of the Iranian football federation, criticized the U.S. for denying entry to officials.

Neue Zürcher Zeitung·Switzerland· 2026-07-18

Mehdi Taj, the head of the Football Federation, confirmed that Amir Ghalenoei will be the head coach of the national team for the Asian Cup.

Hamshahri·Iran· 2026-07-12

Mehdi Taj, the president of the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran, was among those denied visas by US authorities.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-07-01

Mehdi Taj, the president of the Iranian Football Federation, was among the 11 members denied a visa by the USA.

VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·Vietnam· 2026-06-27

Mehdi Taj, the president of the Iranian Football Federation, criticized the 'Pride Match' as an unreasonable step.

Süddeutsche Zeitung·Germany· 2026-06-26

Mehdi Taj, the president of the Iranian football association, stated that they would prevent the game from taking place in rainbow colors 'at all costs'.

Neue Zürcher Zeitung·Switzerland· 2026-06-26

Mehdi Taj, the president of the Iranian federation, described the initiative as 'unreasonable' due to its conflict with their values and traditions.

La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·Honduras· 2026-06-26

Mehdi Taj, the head of the Football Federation, responded to reporters about the invitation of Sardar Azmoun.

Hamshahri·Iran· 2026-05-28

The main leader of Iranian football, Mehdi Taj, indicated that one cannot expect to look towards the World Cup with hope.

Clarín·Argentina· 2026-03-05

Mehdi Taj, the president of the Iranian Football Federation, acknowledged the current situation makes it difficult for his team to aim for the World Cup.

VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·Vietnam· 2026-03-05

Mehdi Taj, president of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran, said the viciousness of the attacks by U.S. and Israeli forces did not augur well for the World Cup.

Stabroek News·Guyana· 2026-03-05

Mehdi Taj, president of the Iranian Football Federation, questioned his country's participation after recent events.

El Tiempo·Colombia· 2026-03-04

The head of Iran's football federation, Mehdi Taj, has reportedly cast doubt on their participation.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2026-03-04

Mehdi Taj stated that after the recent attack, there is no expectation of looking forward to the World Cup.

Luxemburger Wort·Luxembourg· 2026-03-04

Mehdi Taj is Iran’s top soccer official and a vice president of the Asian Football Confederation.

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2026-03-04

Mehdi Taj mentioned that Iran might not send a team to the tournament after the attacks.

VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·Vietnam· 2026-03-04

Mehdi Taj, the president of the Iranian Football Federation, expressed that after the attack, they cannot look forward to the World Cup with hope.

Kathimerini·Greece· 2026-03-04

Mehdi Taj is the president of the Iranian football federation.

Neue Zürcher Zeitung·Switzerland· 2026-03-03

Mehdi Taj, the president of the Iranian football federation, expressed doubts about the national team's participation in the World Cup due to the escalation of military conflict.

Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·Belarus· 2026-03-03

The football federation’s president shared a bleak outlook about playing in this year’s FIFA World Cup.

Fox News·United States· 2026-03-03

Mehdi Taj opened the possibility of Iran's absence from the World Cup due to the conflict.

Clarín·Argentina· 2026-03-03

Mehdi Taj, the head of the Iranian Football Federation, expressed serious doubts about Iran's participation in the World Cup after the recent attack.

Neue Zürcher Zeitung·Switzerland· 2026-03-03

Mehdi Taj, Iran’s top football official, stated that the situation has changed the outlook for the tournament.

The Times of India·India· 2026-03-02

Mehdi Taj, the president of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran, expressed concerns about the brutality of the attacks by American and Israeli forces.

Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·Montenegro· 2026-03-02

Mehdi Taj expressed uncertainty about the Iranian national team's participation in World Cup matches following the bombings.

Hürriyet·Turkey· 2026-03-02