Amir Abedini

Amir Abedini is an Iranian politician, football club chairman, former professional footballer and member of the City Council of Tehran.

Political career

During 1980s, he held office as governor of three provinces under Government of Mir-Hossein Mousavi. Abedini is a self-described "Mousavi left-winger" politician. In 1997, he endorsed Ali Akbar Nategh-Nouri for president.

Sport career

Abedini played for Persepolis and Paykan in the 1960s.
He was the chairman of the Persepolis Athletic and Cultural Club from 1993 to 2000. Also he was chairman of the club Damash Iranian and Damash Gilan.