Starmaker’s Defense: Mehdi Mousavi Addresses Controversy Over Esteghlal’s TV Ad Snub
In a recent televised appearance, sports commentator Mohammad Hossein Meysaqi publicly addressed the growing controversy surrounding the removal of stars from Esteghlal Football Club’s logo in promos aired on Channel 3.
Clarifying the Source of the Decision
Speaking on the popular sports program “Football-e Bartar,” Meysaqi moved to distance the show’s production team from the decision. He explicitly clarified that the alteration to the club’s emblem was an internal matter handled solely by the broadcasting unit of Channel 3. He emphasized that neither the “Football-e Bartar” program nor its staff had any involvement or connection to the change.
A Light-Hearted Denial
In a characteristically witty manner, Meysaqi downplayed his own influence over such network-level decisions. With a humorous tone, he remarked, “What am I supposed to do about it? I don’t own the building, I don’t own the car!” This quip was a clear indication that the authority for the promotional content lies with the television network itself, not with its on-air personalities.
The commentary has served to quell speculation and redirect the focus of the discussion towards the official broadcasting authorities.
