Rewritten Title: Persepolis FC Implements Social Media Restructuring, Dismisses Personal Speculation
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In a move to establish clear digital protocols, the official social media account of the popular Iranian football club Persepolis has unfollowed a list of 25 individuals, including club deputies, officials, and former stars. The action sparked immediate online discussion and speculation regarding its motives.
Club Official Clarifies the Motive
Responding to the buzz, Majid Mokhtari, the club’s Cultural Deputy, provided a clear and official explanation. He firmly stated that the decision was purely administrative and not a reflection of personal relationships or a shift in professional collaborations.
“This action of unfollowing pages has no connection to personal issues or changes in relationships and cooperation,” Mokhtari asserted. He emphasized that the primary goal was to “create order and define specific frameworks.”
A Standardization Process
Mokhtari elaborated that the club currently lacks a formal, approved policy dictating whom the official account should follow. He described the situation regarding club veterans as particularly nuanced, noting that there are “many deserving individuals,” which necessitates a single, clear, and unified standard for social media engagement.
“The decision was made by Mr. Inanlo to establish initial order,” Mokhtari explained. “Today, everyone who had been recently followed by the club’s page, including myself, Dr. Hosseini, a number of deputies, and even Mr. Inanlo and Mr. Haddadi themselves, were removed from the follow list.”
No Reflection on Individual Status
The Cultural Deputy was unequivocal in his final remarks, stressing that the move should not be interpreted as a commentary on anyone’s value or standing within the club.
“This action carries no specific meaning or implication regarding the level of cooperation, the position of individuals, or the club’s view of any person,” he said. He added that once final policies and criteria are established, the follow list may be reconfigured, with some individuals potentially being refollowed and others not, making the process entirely dependent on the forthcoming policy.