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Mehdi Taj has been elected as the president of Iran's Football Federation. Mehdi Taj was elected with 51 votes.
What happened?
The general assembly of Iran's Football Federation was held today and Mehdi Taj was elected as the president with 51 votes. Azizollah Mohammadi and Mirshad Majidi were the other candidates.
Why is it important?
This election was held amidst the upcoming FIFA World Cup, with less than three months to go. Mehdi Taj stated that there is no room for complaint and asked members to also vote for his proposed vice-presidents.
Who is Mehdi Taj?
Mehdi Taj started his sports management career in the 1970s by joining the board of directors of Sepahan Isfahan club. He joined the Revolutionary Guards in 1979 and became the deputy of the Foundation of the Oppressed in Isfahan province.
| Candidate | Number of votes |
|---|---|
| Mehdi Taj | 51 |
| Azizollah Mohammadi | 4 |
| Mirshad Majidi | 25 |
What's next?
Mehdi Mohammadi was elected as the first vice-president with 64 votes and Mansour Ghanbarzadeh was elected as the second vice-president with 58 votes. Mohammad Reza Saket was elected as a member of the board of directors with 26 votes and became the successor of Mehrali Saraji.
