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Iran

2012 Iran Futsal's 2nd Division

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Going through these minor third-tier futsal leagues in Iran and tagging some for proposed deletion. This one has more sources than others, but none accessible seem to cover it at any significant length. Taking to AfD because not positive that this fails GNG. Yoblyblob (Talk) :) 21:38, 18 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Football-related deletion discussions. Yoblyblob (Talk) :) 21:38, 18 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Iran-related deletion discussions. Spiderone^{(Talk to Spider)} 22:38, 18 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Comment: while not itself a reason for deletion (and I have no opinion in that realm), and easily fixable without deletion anyway, I can't imagine the continued presence of persistence of will be and similar phrases in an article for a sports season that happened 13 years ago is a good sign… that may indicate a lack of interest of updating the article, which would not be surprising if the significant coverage that would lead people to otherwise update the article and fix that while they're at it is also lacking. (But again, I have nothing to add on that count.) WCQuidditch ☎ ✎ 01:44, 19 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Adib Sobhani

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No evidence of notability. Sources appear to be routine coverage, and there isn't much evidence that subject warrants a standalone article. Fails: WP:GNG. Also possible WP:PE. CycloneYoris ^talk! 19:29, 18 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of the article below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page.

The result was delete‎. ✗plicit 04:21, 19 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Siavash Sufinejad

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Subject fails GNG and WP:ARTIST due to insufficient coverage from independent, reliable sources that provide in-depth and length discussion of the subject for verification. Sources in the existing article are not reliable, or independent. Cassiopeia talk 03:26, 12 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This discussion has been included in the deletion sorting lists for the following topics: Artists and Iran. Cassiopeia talk 03:26, 12 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Delete – I’ve looked at sources, and I agree the article doesn’t meet WP:GNG or WP:ARTIST at this point. Most of the coverage is either primary (like interviews) or not truly independent (sponsored or branded content).

Dahawk04 Talk 💬 03:59, 12 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Delete – For the issue of the subject's coverage being mostly in primary or non-independent sources (pointed out above), but there also aren't any signs (at least of a cursory search) of any widespread coverage in independent secondary sources. This article by the Tehran Times is about the closest I've found (but the reliability of the source might be in doubt). GuardianH 01:59, 14 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

- The above Tehrantimes article is an interview piece for such the content is provided by the subject for such the source is considered not independent. Cassiopeia talk 02:33, 14 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Arash (composer)

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The article lacks WP:Notability (general, music or otherwise) and independent sources. All music has been self-published, except one which appears to have been released through a label that according to discogs.com has five releases in total. It reads like a fan article if one is being generous. Millbart (talk) 10:06, 8 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Left guide (talk) 10:54, 15 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hootan Dolati

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He is not notable. I couldn't even find him in news, Google (actually was mentioned in some posts about being in prison but not enough) or other search engines. Esteghlal Tehran Fans (talk) 02:51, 6 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
Relisting comment: Relisting, this article has already been to AFD before so Soft deletion is not an option.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Liz ^{Read! Talk!} 01:09, 13 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Keep - Nothing seems to have changed from the previous AfD, and the nominator's account seems questionable. Warrants investigation. – Ike Lek (talk) 22:04, 13 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Shadmehr Aghili

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Not notable. Google search also shows nothing in news or other reliable sources. Edard Socceryg (talk) 15:45, 5 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This discussion has been included in the deletion sorting lists for the following topics: Bands and musicians and Iran. Shellwood (talk) 16:01, 5 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Delete or Draftify - a good segment of the article seems uncited and I could not find more citations as well. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kvinnen (talk • contribs) 21:04, 5 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Weak delete: Found a few Persian sources [1][2][3][4][5], but not convinced they're WP:SIGCOV. GoldRomean (talk) 21:13, 5 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Comment - if you're searching for sources, his Persian name (شادمهر عقیلی) will yield better results than the English. GoldRomean (talk) 21:15, 5 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Comment – If this article is deleted, then the article about one of his albums Tarafdaar should be AFD-nominated as well since it was previously PRODded but then de-PRODded. George Ho (talk) 21:30, 5 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
Relisting comment: Not eligible for soft deletion.
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Haydaryan

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This doesn't seem like it exists. AlexBobCharles (talk) 08:52, 2 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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- Keep Haydaryoon maybe is more accurate. Persian: "نیروی حیدریون".
Edard Socceryg (talk) 16:40, 5 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Extraordinary Writ (talk) 09:47, 9 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, ✗plicit 14:10, 16 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Iran Proposed deletions

Standardized Patient (via WP:PROD on 29 January 2024)