Tehran Denies China May Buy Top Iranian Football Club

A scene of the match between Esteghlal FC and Naft FC in Abadan on May 5, 2023
A scene of the match between Esteghlal FC and Naft FC in Abadan on May 5, 2023

A Chinese businessman says he wants to buy a state-owned top-flight Iranian football club mired in debt – but the claim has been dismissed by Tehran.