Financial crisis at Esteghlal: Masoud Juma sues the club
[62103] Financial crisis at Esteghlal: Masoud Juma sues the club
Last season's player for Esteghlal, Masoud Juma, has filed a lawsuit against the club demanding payment of past debts totaling $28,000.
Legal action against Esteghlal club
The Esteghlal football team is facing new financial troubles, after last season's player, Masoud Juma, filed a formal lawsuit against the club. Juma claims that the club has yet to settle the remainder of his salary payment.
According to reports on Esteghlal Fans Channel, a source identified with the team's fans, the player is demanding the remainder of his money, which stands at approximately $28,000. According to the report, the club did not meet its financial obligations to the player at the end of the last season.
The news was also confirmed on the Football Bartar ࡆ League Bartar 360 channel, which reports on football news in Iran. According to the channel, which is identified with more official sports media coverage, Juma has taken official legal steps to demand what is owed to him for his time at the club.
As of now, the club's management has not yet issued an official response to Juma's claims. The incident once again highlights the economic challenges faced by football clubs in the region at the end of engagement periods with foreign players.