Habib Kashani
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Habib Kashani is an Iran
ian politician and businessman. He is a member of City Council of Tehran
since 10 April 2003. He was the chairman of famous multisport club Persepolis Athletic and Cultural Club
based in Tehran
, Iran
, between 1 June 2007 to 1 June 2008 and for a second term from 1 October 2009 to 20 September 2011. He is also a member of the AFC Committee for Professional Clubs
.
, Iran
. He begin teaching in Tehran schools after receiving his B.C. from Isfahan University. He participated in the Iran-Iraq War
from 1981 to 1985. When he returned to Tehran, he continue his teaching career. He was a sports teacher.
in the 2007-08 Persian Gulf Cup and with Ghotbi became Champion of that year's league. He resigned from his post one year later and continued his career in City Council. When Abbas Ansarifard
resigned his position in September 2009, Kashani was re-Selected as chairman of the club and in December 2009, he was contracted with Ali Daei
but was unsuccessful in the league. They won the 2009–10 Hazfi Cup
. Kashani has been a board member of the Football Federation of Iran
since August 3, 2010. After triumphing another Hazfi Cup
with Ali Daei
in next season, Daei left the club due to conflicts between Kashani and him, which were unfolded in a highly disputed debate at Navad
. He signed a contract with the choice of "Technical Committee", Hamid Estili as new head coach of Persepolis on 21 June 2011.
Some fans believed that the Technical Committee was a show from Kashani to pull over Daei, and select his "beloved friend" Estili.
In the opening match of the season against Malavan
, which ended 1–1 after the weak performance of Persepolis and late tieing goal by Hossein Badamaki
, fans started screaming the name of Ali Daei since 60th minute, showing their displeasure.
protests continued in next matches by Booing
Estili and Kashani, and slogans wanting them to leave the club. In a poll by Navad
on August 15, 2011, 51% believed that the way Estili was chosen is the main reason of protests. Other reasons included weak performance by players (36%) and impatient fans (%13). Kashani was resigned as chairman of Persepolis on 20 September 2011.
in local election of 2003
and assumed office on 10 April 2003. He is a supporter of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
ian politician and businessman. He is a member of City Council of Tehran
City Council of Tehran
The City Council of Tehran is the elected council that presides over the city of Tehran, elects the Mayor of Tehran, and budgets of the Municipality of Tehran.The council is composed of fifteen members elected from single-member districts for four-year terms...
since 10 April 2003. He was the chairman of famous multisport club Persepolis Athletic and Cultural Club
Persepolis Athletic and Cultural Club
Persepolis Athletic and Cultural Club is an Iranian multisport club based in Tehran, Iran. Tehran has 2 Football clubs in Iran's Premier Football League...
based in Tehran
Tehran
Tehran , sometimes spelled Teheran, is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With an estimated population of 8,429,807; it is also Iran's largest urban area and city, one of the largest cities in Western Asia, and is the world's 19th largest city.In the 20th century, Tehran was subject to...
, Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
, between 1 June 2007 to 1 June 2008 and for a second term from 1 October 2009 to 20 September 2011. He is also a member of the AFC Committee for Professional Clubs
AFC
AFC is an abbreviation that may refer to:-Technology:* Application Foundation Classes, a graphical framework for building Java-based graphical user interfaces , developed by Microsoft* Automated Fare Collection System* Automatic frequency control...
.
Early life
He was born on 6 March 1955 in TehranTehran
Tehran , sometimes spelled Teheran, is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With an estimated population of 8,429,807; it is also Iran's largest urban area and city, one of the largest cities in Western Asia, and is the world's 19th largest city.In the 20th century, Tehran was subject to...
, Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
. He begin teaching in Tehran schools after receiving his B.C. from Isfahan University. He participated in the Iran-Iraq War
Iran-Iraq War
The Iran–Iraq War was an armed conflict between the armed forces of Iraq and Iran, lasting from September 1980 to August 1988, making it the longest conventional war of the twentieth century...
from 1981 to 1985. When he returned to Tehran, he continue his teaching career. He was a sports teacher.
Sports career
He became chairman of the club on 1 June 2007. He contracted with Afshin GhotbiAfshin Ghotbi
Afshin Ghotbi is an Iranian-American football coach and current head coach of the Japanese side Shimizu S-Pulse in J-League.-Early life:Though his family were from Shiraz, Mr. Afshin Ghotbi was born in the country's capital Tehran...
in the 2007-08 Persian Gulf Cup and with Ghotbi became Champion of that year's league. He resigned from his post one year later and continued his career in City Council. When Abbas Ansarifard
Abbas Ansarifard
Abbas Ansarifard is an Iranian football administrator and brother of Mohammad Hassan Ansarifard . He was chairman of famous multisport club Persepolis Athletic and Cultural Club based in Tehran, Iran between 1990–1993 and January 2001-October 2001 and 2009...
resigned his position in September 2009, Kashani was re-Selected as chairman of the club and in December 2009, he was contracted with Ali Daei
Ali Daei
Ali Daei is an Iranian retired football player and former national team coach who currently manages a local Iranian team, Rah Ahan. He is a former captain of the Iran national football team, and is the world's all-time leading goalscorer in international matches...
but was unsuccessful in the league. They won the 2009–10 Hazfi Cup
2009–10 Hazfi Cup
The 2009–10 Hazfi Cup was the 23rd season of the Iranian football knockout competition. Zob Ahan Isfahan was the defending champion.-Participating teams:Totally 115 teams got permission to participate in the season “2009–10 Hazfi Cup”...
. Kashani has been a board member of the Football Federation of Iran
Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation
The Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran ' is the governing body for football in Iran. It was founded in 1920, and has been a member of FIFA since 1945. It is also a member of the Asian Football Confederation...
since August 3, 2010. After triumphing another Hazfi Cup
Hazfi Cup
The Hazfi Cup is a knockout cup competition in Iranian football, run by the Iranian Football Federation. The competition wasn't regarded important by clubs until the IRIFF decided to award one of Iran's four AFC Champions League spots to the champion....
with Ali Daei
Ali Daei
Ali Daei is an Iranian retired football player and former national team coach who currently manages a local Iranian team, Rah Ahan. He is a former captain of the Iran national football team, and is the world's all-time leading goalscorer in international matches...
in next season, Daei left the club due to conflicts between Kashani and him, which were unfolded in a highly disputed debate at Navad
Navad
Navad is an Iranian, , popular weekly television program broadcast by Channel 3 in Iran. The host of the program is Adel Ferdosipour...
. He signed a contract with the choice of "Technical Committee", Hamid Estili as new head coach of Persepolis on 21 June 2011.
Some fans believed that the Technical Committee was a show from Kashani to pull over Daei, and select his "beloved friend" Estili.
In the opening match of the season against Malavan
Malavan
Malavan Bandar Anzali Football Club is an Iranian football club based in Bandar-e Anzali, Iran.The team is known to have some of the most passionate and loyal fans in Iranian football, and is one of the most successful teams not based in Tehran....
, which ended 1–1 after the weak performance of Persepolis and late tieing goal by Hossein Badamaki
Hossein Badamaki
Hossein Badamaki is an Iranian Footballer who currently plays for Persepolis in the Iran Pro League.- Club career :He was influential in the IPL 2005/06 season, scoring 10 goals for Aboomoslem...
, fans started screaming the name of Ali Daei since 60th minute, showing their displeasure.
protests continued in next matches by Booing
Booing
Booing is an act of showing displeasure for someone or something, generally an entertainer, by loudly yelling boo! or making other noises of disparagement, such as hissing. People may make hand signs at the entertainer, such as the thumbs down sign...
Estili and Kashani, and slogans wanting them to leave the club. In a poll by Navad
Navad
Navad is an Iranian, , popular weekly television program broadcast by Channel 3 in Iran. The host of the program is Adel Ferdosipour...
on August 15, 2011, 51% believed that the way Estili was chosen is the main reason of protests. Other reasons included weak performance by players (36%) and impatient fans (%13). Kashani was resigned as chairman of Persepolis on 20 September 2011.
Signings
| Rank | Player | From | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Mohsen KhaliliMohsen Khalili Mohsen Khalili is an Iranian football forward. He is currently playing for the Iranian Professional League, Steel Azin.-Saipa:He Played for Saipa for several seasons, helping the team win the Iran Professional League in the 2006/07 season, scoring 8 goals... |
Saipa |
2007 |
| 2. | Mohammad Nosrati Mohammad Nosrati Mohammad Nosrati is an Iranian Football player. He currently plays for Persepolis and the Iran national football team.-Club career:He was one of many valuable players of PAS Tehran F.C., finishing the 2003/04 season as IPL champions.... |
Pas Tehran |
2007 |
| 3. | Hossein Kaebi |
 Emirates |
2007 |
| 5. | Rahman Ahmadi Rahman Ahmadi Rahman Ahmadi is an Iranian association footballer who currently plays for Sepahan in Iran Pro League.-Club career:He started his career in Saipa and won the league in 2007. He moved to Sepahan in summer 2008 and was a regular player in his first season.... |
Sepahan |
2010 |
| 6. | Alireza Noormohammadi |
Rah Ahan |
2010 |
| 7. | Maziar Zare Maziar Zare Maziar Zare Eshghdoust is an Iranian Football player. He currently plays for Persepolis in the Iran Pro League... |
Al-Sharjah |
2010 |
| 8. | Mohammad Nouri Mohammad Nouri Mohammad Nouri may refer to:* Mohammad Nouri , Iranian folk and pop singer* Mohammad Nouri , Iranian footballer... |
Saba Saba Qom F.C. Saba Qom Football Club is an Iranian football team based in Qom, Iran and currently playing in Iran's Premier League football.The team is a former part of Saba Battery Club, owned by Saba Battery Co., and was moved to Qom in 2007, although they were formerly registered as a team from Tehran... |
2010 |
| 9. | Amir Hossein Feshangchi Amir Hossein Feshangchi Amir Hossein Feshangchi is an Iranian Football Midfielder who currently plays for Iran Pro League side Persepolis.-Club career:He joined to Persepolis in summer 1999 from Persepolis Youth. He started his profissional career with Saba in 2005-06... |
Saba Saba Qom F.C. Saba Qom Football Club is an Iranian football team based in Qom, Iran and currently playing in Iran's Premier League football.The team is a former part of Saba Battery Club, owned by Saba Battery Co., and was moved to Qom in 2007, although they were formerly registered as a team from Tehran... |
2010 |
| 10. | Gholamreza Rezaei Gholamreza Rezaei Gholamreza Rezaei is an Iranian Football Striker who currently plays for Persepolis in the Iran Pro League- Club career :He started his career in Fajr Sepasi in his hometown, Shiraz, where he was introduced to Iranian Football. after showing his talent in Fajr, he was bought by Tehrani wealthy... |
Foolad |
2010 |
| 11. |  Hervé OussaléHervé Oussalé Hervé Oussalé is a Burkinabé football player. He currently plays for MC Alger in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1.- Career :... |
 RAEC Mons |
2010 |
| 12. |  Sékou BerthéSékou Berthé Sékou Berthé is a Malian football defender who currently play for Persepolis in Iran Pro League.-Club career:... |
 Plymouth ArgylePlymouth Argyle F.C. Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the... |
2010 |
| 13. | Vahid Hashemian Vahid Hashemian Vahid Hashemian is an Iranian Footballer who currently plays for Persepolis in Iran Pro League.-Club career:Vahid started his professional football career with Pas Tehran in his homeland. He arrived in Germany for the 1999–2000 season to play for Hamburger SV... |
 VfL BochumVfL Bochum Verein für Leibesübungen Bochum 1848 Fußballgemeinschaft, commonly referred to as simply VfL Bochum, is a German association football club based in the city of Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia.-Founding to World War II:... |
2010 |
| 14. | Ali Karimi Ali Karimi Mohammad Ali Karimi Pashaki better known as Ali Karimi, is an Iranian professional footballer who is currently playing for Persepolis in Iran Pro League. He was awarded the Asian Footballer of the Year in 2004.... |
Schalke 04 FC Schalke 04 Fußball-Club Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04, commonly known as simply FC Schalke 04 or Schalke , is a German, association-football club originally from the Schalke district of Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Schalke has long been one of the most popular football teams in Germany, even though major... |
2011 2011 in association football The following are the scheduled events of association football for the year 2011 throughout the world.-Men:* January 5 – 17 — 2011 Nile Basin Tournament in Egypt** ** ** ** 4th:... |
| 15. | Mohammad Nosrati Mohammad Nosrati Mohammad Nosrati is an Iranian Football player. He currently plays for Persepolis and the Iran national football team.-Club career:He was one of many valuable players of PAS Tehran F.C., finishing the 2003/04 season as IPL champions.... |
Tractor Sazi |
2011 2011 in association football The following are the scheduled events of association football for the year 2011 throughout the world.-Men:* January 5 – 17 — 2011 Nile Basin Tournament in Egypt** ** ** ** 4th:... |
| 16. | Misagh Memarzadeh Misagh Memarzadeh Misagh Memarzadeh is an Iranian footballer who plays for Persepolis as a goalkeeper.-Club career:He started his career in Saipa but after two years left the club after he had differences with the Italian coach Giovanni Mei and moved to Rah Ahan... |
Foolad |
2011 2011 in association football The following are the scheduled events of association football for the year 2011 throughout the world.-Men:* January 5 – 17 — 2011 Nile Basin Tournament in Egypt** ** ** ** 4th:... |
| 17. | Mehrdad Oladi Mehrdad Oladi Mehrdad Oladi is an Iranian Footballer who is currently playing for Persepolis in Iran Pro League. He usually plays in the Striker position.-Club career:... |
Malavan |
2011 2011 in association football The following are the scheduled events of association football for the year 2011 throughout the world.-Men:* January 5 – 17 — 2011 Nile Basin Tournament in Egypt** ** ** ** 4th:... |
| 18. | Reza Hamzepour |
Youth System Persepolis F.C. Reserves and Academy Persepolis B is the reserve team of Persepolis reestablish in 2009. They currently compete in the Tehran Province AFC Vision Asia Division 1 League.-Current squad:*Head Coach: Esmaeil Halali-U-23:... |
2011 2011 in association football The following are the scheduled events of association football for the year 2011 throughout the world.-Men:* January 5 – 17 — 2011 Nile Basin Tournament in Egypt** ** ** ** 4th:... |
| 19. | Mamadou Tall Mamadou Tall Mamadou Tall is a Burkinabé Football player who is currently play for Persepolis in Iran Pro League.He was part of the Burkinabé 2002 African Nations Cup team, who finished bottom of group B in the first round of competition, thus failing to secure qualification for the quarter-finals.-Club... |
 União Leiria |
2011 2011 in association football The following are the scheduled events of association football for the year 2011 throughout the world.-Men:* January 5 – 17 — 2011 Nile Basin Tournament in Egypt** ** ** ** 4th:... |
| 20. | Javad Kazemian Javad Kazemian Javad Kazemian is an Iranian Football right winger who plays for Persepolis in the Iran Pro League. He is commonly mistaken for a striker as he is frequently involved in running towards the opposing box, but his preferred position is a right winger.... |
Sepahan |
2011 2011 in association football The following are the scheduled events of association football for the year 2011 throughout the world.-Men:* January 5 – 17 — 2011 Nile Basin Tournament in Egypt** ** ** ** 4th:... |
Political career
He was elected as Member of City Council of TehranCity Council of Tehran
The City Council of Tehran is the elected council that presides over the city of Tehran, elects the Mayor of Tehran, and budgets of the Municipality of Tehran.The council is composed of fifteen members elected from single-member districts for four-year terms...
in local election of 2003
Iranian City and Village Councils elections, 2003
Iranian City and Village Councils elections, 2003 took place in February, 2003, the second time local elections had taken place since being introduced in 1999 as part of President Khatami's concept of a civil society at the grassroots level. 905 city councils and 34,205 village councils were up for...
and assumed office on 10 April 2003. He is a supporter of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.