Wikipedia - Bargh Shiraz F.C.
Bargh Shiraz Football Club (Persian: برق شيراز) was an Iranian football club based in Shiraz, Iran.موسسه فرهنگى ورزشى برق شيراز Its main sponsor was the municipal electrical company.
History
Establishment
In 1946, a group of youngsters decided to create a football club. For the first few years the team always had financial problems. For a brief period the club was sponsored by the city council, but after a couple of years the team's current sponsor, Shiraz Electrical Company, came along.
Bargh Shiraz club was documented as the oldest Iranian football club and one of the oldest football clubs in Asia.
Success
Bargh's success was limited. The club has struggled at times, and over the years has had spells in the lower divisions. The club's highest honor was winning the Hazfi Cup in 1997. They had always been in the mid-table or avoiding relegation in recent years. The 2007–08 season was their best season, as they finished 7th in the league. But they were relegated in the 2008–09 season when they changed coaches three times.
Dark years
In the 2011–12 Azadegan League season, Bargh experienced a poor season while the organization had a huge conflict over who should take authority over the club (normally, Iranian Ministry of Power and Electricity-Fars). In this year, the club's legal owner organization declined to continue sponsoring the club. Consequently, two volunteer businessmen took responsibility for the football team and brought about the darkest year in the club's history ever. The football team was relegated to the second division. In 2012, the new owner of the club (Hosein Farsi) exchanged the legitimacy of the club with another club (Steel Azin F.C.) in the Azadegan League so the club could again participate in this division. In the same year, the futsal team of the club (Bargh Shiraz FSC) was promoted to the first division, winning the second division's cup.
The team's name, "Bargh," translates to "Electricity," symbolizing their dynamic style of play and the energy they bring to the pitch. Over the years, Bargh Shiraz has produced numerous talented players who have gone on to represent both club and country, contributing to the development of Iranian football.
With a commitment to excellence, Bargh Shiraz aims to compete at the highest levels, striving for league titles and cup victories while fostering a strong sense of community and sportsmanship. The club's legacy is not just defined by its achievements on the field but also by its dedication to nurturing young talent and promoting the sport in the region. As they continue to build on their history, Bargh Shiraz remains a symbol of pride for the city and its footballing heritage.