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Ali Karimi registers for Iran football federation presidential bid

reporter 1222 — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 07:37:16 +0000

TEHRAN (Iran News) – Legendary football player Ali Karimi officially submitted his bid to become president of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI).

The ex-Iran and Bayern Munich midfielder had already announced his bid for FFIRI’s presidency on his Instagram page.

The elections will be held on Feb.28.

Karimi has introduced his teammate Mehdi Mahdavikia as his first vice president.

The Persepolis iconic midfielder’s decision has been welcomed by many football coaches and players since the federation needs reform. Some people also say Karimi should not participate in the elections since he has no management background.

Presidential elections are to be held after former FFIRI President Mehdi Taj resigned from his position in December, and the federation is currently running by Heydar Baharvand as acting president.

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Ali Karimi, Best Foreign Player of UAE League

reporter 1222 — Sun, 21 Jun 2020 11:55:16 +0000

TEHRAN (Iran News) – Ex-Iran national football team captain Ali Karimi, who played in Emirati club Al Ahli from 2001 to 2005, has been named as the best foreign player in the UAE Pro League.

In a poll conducted by Albayan website, the Iranian midfielder along with Chilean midfielder Gorge Valdivia, who played for Al Wahda, was named as the best foreign player in the league with 25 percent of the votes.

Ali Karimi played 69 matches for Al Ahli in UAE and scored 45 goals in a four-year career.

The former Bayern Munich player helped the Emirati football team win UAE Cup twice in 2002 and 2004.

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Ali Karimi Joins Iran’s Esteghlal

reporter 1222 — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 11:30:45 +0000

Iran’s Esteghlal football team completed the signing of Sepahan midfielder Ali Karimi.

The 23-year-old defensive midfielder has joined the Iranian giant as Omid Ebrahimi’s replacement.

Ebrahimi has recently signed a contract with Al Ahli of Qatar.

Karimi started his playing career in Sepahan in 2012 and joined Dinamo Zagreb in 2016.

He joined Esteghlal’s training camp in Turkey Sunday night.

Esteghlal is preparing for the new season of Iran Professional League as well as two vital matches against Al Sadd of Qatar in the AFC Champions League quarter-final.

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Iranian football legends Ali Karimi, Ali Daei bury the hatchet

reporter 1222 — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 13:00:48 +0000

TEHRAN – Sepidrood coach Ali Karimi and Saipa coach Ali Daei ended their feud ahead of a match in Iran Professional League (IPL) on Friday.

The war of words between Karimi, Daei started after the 2006 World Cup, where Team Melli failed to book a place in the next stage under guidance of Branko Ivankovic.

Afterward, Karimi accused Daei of being a selfish player who was playing just for his own reputation not for team.

Daei holds the record for most international goals with 109 in 149 caps, which is remarkably 25 more than the legendary Ferenc Puskas achieved for Hungary.

Karimi, known as the Wizard of Tehran, is arguably the most popular player in Iran.

Daei and Karimi both played in Iran’s Persepolis and Bayern Munich.

Sepidrood defeated Saipa 2-0 in Rasht’s Sardar-e Jangal Stadium.

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Iranian football legends Ali Karimi, Ali Daei bury the hatchet

reporter 1222 — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 07:00:07 +0000

TEHRAN – Sepidrood coach Ali Karimi and Saipa coach Ali Daei ended their feud ahead of a match in Iran Professional League (IPL) on Friday.

The war of words between Karimi, Daei started after the 2006 World Cup, where Team Melli failed to book a place in the next stage under guidance of Branko Ivankovic.

Afterward, Karimi accused Daei of being a selfish player who was playing just for his own reputation not for team.

Daei holds the record for most international goals with 109 in 149 caps, which is remarkably 25 more than the legendary Ferenc Puskas achieved for Hungary.

Karimi, known as the Wizard of Tehran, is arguably the most popular player in Iran.

Daei and Karimi both played in Iran’s Persepolis and Bayern Munich.

Sepidrood defeated Saipa 2-0 in Rasht’s Sardar-e Jangal Stadium.

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Ali Karimi Reaches Agreement with Iran’s Sepidrood

reporter 1222 — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 10:53:09 +0000

The 39-year-old coach, who parted company with Naft Tehran in September, will be introduced as new head coach of Iran top flight team soon.

Karimi replaces Omid Ravankhah who stepped down from his role on Dec. 21.

Sepidrood Rasht sits 13th in Iran 16-team league, just three points above the relegation zone.

Sepidrood is a debutant in Iran Professional League (IPL) after won promotion in May, 2017.

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