Title: Sports Figure Maysari Comments on Public Scrutiny of Pejman Jamshidi Case
Introduction
In a notable intervention, former Iranian football coach and player Mohammad Maysari has publicly addressed the ongoing situation surrounding Pejman Jamshidi, a prominent figure in both Iranian sports and cinema. His comments focus on the nature of public allegations and the importance of respecting personal privacy.
A Call for Realistic Assessment
Maysari, who previously coached Jamshidi at Saipa FC, clarified that his intention is not to offer an unconditional defense. Instead, he aims to pose a critical question to the public. He urged his fellow citizens to consider the matter realistically, directly countering serious allegations that have circulated online against Jamshidi.
“Pejman Jamshidi has been a famous footballer in this country and is now considered a superstar in the cinema community,” Maysari stated. “Does he really have any need for the actions he is being accused of?”
The Argument from Public Status
To bolster his point, Maysari drew on the reality of celebrity life in Iran. He described his own experiences of being recognized and approached for photographs by citizens, including women, despite being over sixty years old and holding no official football position for years.
He then applied this logic directly to Jamshidi and other high-profile individuals. “If Pejman Jamshidi got out of his car on Valiasr Street in Tehran, could he walk even 20 steps to Zartosht Intersection? Believe me, he could not, because he would be surrounded by the kind and gathering crowd,” Maysari argued. He included other national sports icons like Ali Daei and Mehdi Mahdavikia, as well as cinema stars such as Golzar and Radan, as examples of figures who cannot move freely due to their public popularity.
A Stand for Universal Privacy
Concluding his remarks, Maysari emphasized his readiness to support Jamshidi actively, demonstrating his commitment to his principles. More broadly, he used the occasion to advocate for the universal right to personal privacy.
“When I say an individual’s personal privacy must always be respected, I do not mean only specific persons, but it includes all segments of society,” he affirmed. To illustrate this principle, he expressed his personal dismay over the previous circulation of a video from the wedding of Mr. Shamkhani’s daughter, stating that it, too, represented a violation of a private sphere.