Modeling the Outcomes of Brand Globalization of the Iranian Football Pro-League

The main objective of this research was to study the outcomes of brand globalization of the Iranian football pro-league.

In order to achieve the goal and according to the specialty of the subject, qualitative study was used by conducting in-depth interviews with the experts of this subject. The interviews were conducted using snowballing technique and ultimately 20 people (18 Iranian people and 2 foreigners) were interviewed. Finally, the data obtained from the interviews were analyzed by grounded theory method through three stages open, axial, and selective coding. 

The consequences identified according to the internal and external conditions and the strategic globalization of the brand of Iran's premier football league showed 5 main areas and 32 categories. These areas included: political, economic, legal, structural and cultural-social development.

According to the research findings of the positive outcomes of brand globalization of the Iranian football pro-league, it is necessary for the country’s football managers as well as practitioners to provide the required conditions and platforms to move on the path to globalization.