In Eghtesad Baraye Hameh we read that Iranian TV has all rights to broadcast football (soccer) matches and clubs get no money
from that (Persian). Most clubs depend on government subsidies to survive and because they are not sure about government's financial help, any long term planning becomes impossible.
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