[59293] Storm surrounding the World Cup anthem: Singer Moein denies the Football Federation's statements

Embarrassment in the Football Federation: Singer Moein denies participation in the World Cup anthem

A public storm is developing around the identity of the singer who will be chosen to perform the official anthem of the national football team for the upcoming World Cup. The controversy began after it was reported that the president of the Football Federation officially announced that the popular singer Moein was chosen to perform the song, as reported on the 'Ye_DaneshAmoz' channel.

In an immediate and surprising response, singer Moein denied the claims entirely. On the 'Kanal-e Havadaran-e Esteghlal' channel, Moein was quoted clarifying: "I am not going to sing any song for the football team at the World Cup." The channel, which is affiliated with Esteghlal team fans, presented a position supporting the singer and opposing what appears to be political or manipulative use of his name.

Moein's version received further reinforcement in another update from the 'Ye_DaneshAmoz' channel, where the singer was quoted sharply attacking the federation chairman, Mehdi Taj, claiming that he "said nonsense" and that no agreement for a performance or recording had been signed on his behalf.

As of now, there is a frontal contradiction between the official version of the Football Federation and the singer's personal statements, which raises questions regarding the conduct of the federation and the messages it is conveying to the public ahead of the international sporting event.