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Mehdi Taj Issued His New Order for Mohammad Reza Saket
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Mehdi Taj Issued His New Order for Mohammad Reza Saket

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By Euronews Farsi Editorial 2 min Read time 29,003

Mehdi Taj, the president of the Football Federation of Iran, awarded Mohammad Reza Saket's new order as the head of the Professional License Issuance Committee at the annual seminar of the Premier League club licensing officers for men and women. The ceremony was attended by well-known figures such as Hamed Momeni, the acting secretary general, and Farideh Shojaei, the vice president of the federation for women's affairs.

Introduction of Mohammad Reza Saket and the Importance of His New Position

Mohammad Reza Saket, who has a long history of collaboration with Mehdi Taj, has returned to the Football Federation after a period away from football and will begin his work. He replaces Mostafa Zarei, who during this time was known as one of the quieter figures in the Football Federation. The position of head of the Professional License Issuance Committee is highly significant, as it has a direct role in granting licenses and the participation of Iranian representatives in Asian competitions.

Developments at the Seminar and Key Discussions

At this seminar, the licensing officers of the Premier League clubs for men and women were present, and discussions were held regarding the licensing process, requirements, and related executive procedures. The Football Federation also announced that additional news on this matter would be published shortly. This seminar provided an opportunity for exchanging views and presenting solutions to improve the licensing process in Iranian football.

During this ceremony, Mehdi Taj and Hamed Momeni also presented the orders to the members of the committees for the initial and appellate professional license issuance. This action reflects the Football Federation's determination to improve the structure and processes of licensing in the country's football.

Given Mohammad Reza Saket's previous experiences and his collaborations with Mehdi Taj, hopes for improving the state of Iranian football and increasing transparency in the licensing processes have risen. It is expected that these changes will lead to positive trends in Iranian football and that our representatives will participate more effectively in Asian competitions.

Source: hamshahrionline.ir