The Minister of Sports stated that they cannot financially support Esteghlal and Persepolis.
Kiumars Hashemi, the Minister of Sports and Youth, emphasized that the issue of ownership of the two clubs, Esteghlal and Persepolis, falls under the Ministry of Sports and Youth, and the ministry should not interfere in club ownership and cannot provide assistance to these clubs.
These clubs have fans, and over 40 million fans are concerned about the fate of these two clubs. It is not possible to ignore their opinions, and the ownership issue will be resolved before the deadline. The Ministry of Sports and Youth should not favor any team, and it is hoped that these two popular teams will be managed by the people and utilize the capacities of the private sector.