Mehdi Taj

Mehdi Taj

politician Iran

Mehdi Taj is a prominent figure in Iranian football, currently serving as the President of the Iranian Football Federation. He has been involved in various administrative roles within the sport and has been known for his efforts to promote football in Iran. Recently, he made headlines regarding the controversial goal celebration of Milad Zaki Pour, emphasizing the need for standard celebrations in football and the importance of maintaining decorum in the sport.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
228,242
Power
1,658$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Iran 1 8.00 0.27% +0% 83,992,949 228,242 $610,000 1,658$
Totals 1 83,992,949 228,242 $610,000 1,658$
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Recent Mentions

Iran Iran: Mehdi Taj was one of the senior football officials from Iran who faced visa issues from the United States ahead of the 2026 World Cup. 4

Hamshahri: واردات گازوئیل صفر شد | هدیه به بانوان پایتخت | رپ فارسی مجوز ندارد

Iran Iran: Mehdi Taj, the president of the Iranian Football Federation, expressed concerns about potential visa denials for Iranian players. 5

Hamshahri: انتقاد رسانه بریتانیایی از تصمیم آمریکا | طارمی غایب بزرگ جام‌جهانی!

France France: Mehdi Taj is the president of the Iranian Football Federation who criticized the decision to hold the LGBT+ match. 3

Le Monde: Coupe du monde 2026 : le « match des fiertés » LGBT Iran-Egypte maintenu malgré les protestations des deux pays

Iran Iran: Mehdi Taj, the president of the Iranian Football Federation, officially announced the visa issues affecting some members of the national team. 7

Hamshahri: اقدام مهم طارمی در جریان جنگ ۱۲ روزه؛ تکلیف ویزای آمریکا و جام جهانی مشخص شد

Ireland Ireland: Mehdi Taj is the president of the Iranian Football Federation and has protested against the designation of the LGBTQ+ Pride Match. 4

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: World Cup Pride Match was supposed to be a celebration. Now it’s a problem – The Irish Times

Sweden Sweden: Mehdi Taj, the chairman of the Iranian Football Federation, stated that both Iran and Egypt have raised objections to the pride match. 3

Dagens Nyheter: Iran och Egypten vill stoppa pridematch i VM

Iran Iran: Mehdi Taj announced that Iran is on the verge of signing an agreement with the Portuguese Football Federation for a friendly match. 8

Hamshahri: خبر مهم شبانه؛ بازی ایران مقابل رونالدو قطعی شد | دیدار با قهرمان جام جهانی در قطر؟

United States United States: Iranian federation President Mehdi Taj initially announced a boycott of the draw but later reversed the decision. 5

CNN: FIFA World Cup Draw: Everything you need to know