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 (1981–89). Abedini is a self-described "Mousavi[-like] 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 between 1993 and 2001. Currently he is chairman of the club Damash Iranian and Damash Gilan.
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Category:Persepolis F.C. players
Category:Living people
Category:1949 births
Category:Iranian businesspeople
Category:Politicians from Tehran
Category:Sportspeople from Tehran