Public controversy over reported clashes with program 90 and the federation
Coverage of Ali Karimi's public fights with Iran's program 90 and host Adel Ferdowsipour, a press-conference logo throw, and an on-air debate with federation official Mohammad Reza Saket over alleged corruption.
Editorial timeline of public reporting, not a legal finding.
- Reported throw of program 90 logo at Sepidrood presser - Mashregh News and Tarafdari reported that coach Ali Karimi threw the program 90 logo during a press conference after Sepidrood's draw with Esteghlal Khuzestan, objecting that the show did not cover his team's matches; coverage also noted tension with host Adel Ferdowsipour. کریمی لوگوی برنامه نود را پرتاب کرد
- Program 90 debate with Saket; "judgment is with the people" - BBC Persian reported that on 12 February 2018 program 90 hosted a debate between Ali Karimi and federation secretary-general Mohammad Reza Saket over alleged financial opacity; Karimi closed by saying judgment belonged to the public, with Adel Ferdowsipour hosting. Øرکت بدون توپ #علی_کریمی؛ 'قضاوت با مردم'
- Queiroz SMS and airport chants, as BBC Persian reported - The same BBC Persian report said Ferdowsipour read a Carlos Queiroz text accusing Karimi of "cowardly" claims, which Karimi rejected on air, and cited ISNA on fans chanting against Saket in support of Karimi at the airport the next day. Øرکت بدون توپ #علی_کریمی؛ 'قضاوت با مردم'