According to a Tasnim sports reporter, despite the fact that Esteghlal Club had issued a statement urging fans to refrain from illegal gatherings, a number of Esteghlal fans gathered in front of the Ministry of Sports and Youth this morning (Saturday) to protest the situation of their team.
While supporting Farhad Majidi, this number threatened the officials of the Ministry of Sports that they would gather again if he was removed. Supporters of Esteghlal, who have gathered in front of the Ministry of Sports for the second time, chanted slogans against Mehdi Ali Nejad, Deputy Minister of Sports, Ahmad Madadi, CEO, Ali Asghar Malekian, Chairman of the Board of the Esteghlal Club and sponsor of the club. A group also supported Ali Fathollahzadeh, the former CEO of Esteghlal.
Some of the protesting supporters, who came from cities near and far, held placards in support of Majidi.
