Rewritten Title: Persepolis FC at a Crossroads: Financial Report Reveals Club’s Legal and Administrative Landscape
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Financial Transparency Ahead of Key Assembly
On the eve of its Annual General Meeting, the board of directors of Persepolis Athletic and Cultural Club has released its official annual financial report. The 21-page document, made public by the analytical news base Khabar, provides a detailed look into the inner workings of one of Iran’s most prominent football institutions, highlighting both ongoing challenges and administrative developments.
Navigating Legal Challenges
A significant portion of the report details the various legal disputes currently involving the club. It outlines a number of ongoing lawsuits, both filed by and against Persepolis FC, indicating a complex legal environment that the management is actively navigating. These proceedings are a key focus for the club’s leadership as they steer the organization forward.
New Faces in Management
The report also confirms a recent addition to the club’s managerial structure. Ali Moshir has been officially serving as the head of the club’s legal department for approximately six months, a move that underscores the administration’s focus on strengthening its legal and bureaucratic capabilities.
Furthermore, the published profiles of the board members reveal that three current directors also hold positions on the boards of other companies, illustrating the interconnected nature of business and sports management within the club’s leadership.
Asset Portfolio and Ownership Details
In a move towards greater transparency, the report includes a comprehensive list of the club’s owned land and properties, along with their assessed values. It clarifies that while the Football Federation owns a share of the main Persepolis building, the club retains full ownership of major sports complexes, including the Shahid Darafshifar and the Shahid Gomanam facilities. The report notes that the club is actively pursuing the full legal transfer of the deeds for these properties to Persepolis FC.
A Year of Financial Shifts
The core of the document presents the club’s financial statements for the past fiscal year, drawing direct comparisons with the previous year’s figures. The published data points to significant and notable differences in the club’s financial standing between the two periods, marking a year of considerable change for the Red Suits.