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Iran captain Masoud Shojaei not ‘thinking of retirement’

reporter 1222 — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 05:10:08 +0000

Iran national football team captain Masoud Shojaei is not going to retire from international duty.

After Iran’s heartbreaking exit from the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, Carlos Queiroz stepped down as Team Melli coach and the next head coach might change the team to build a young team.

In the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, the veteran midfielder wrote his name into the Iran football record books as the first Iranian player who has represented the country in seven major tournaments.

He was a member of Iran national football team in the 2007 AFC Asian Cup and has represented Team Melli in three more editions so far.

Shojaei was also a member of Iran national football team in the 2006 FIFA World Cup and has featured Team Melli in 2014 and 2018 World Cups.

He had previously registered a record as the only Iranian player who has played in three FIFA World Cups.

Shojaei is not going to retire from international duty with Team Melli and says the next coach will decide about his future.

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We deserved more at World Cup: Masoud Shojaei

reporter 1222 — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 06:10:29 +0000

TEHRAN – Iran national football team captain Masoud Shojaei says they deserved a place in the 2018 World Cup Round of 16.

Iran failed to qualify for the next stage with four points, one point behind Spain and Portugal.

“As you see, we did our best and I think we deserved to advance to the second round. The football world respect us for what we achieved in this tournament,” Shojaei said.

“Team Melli made history in the competition, earning four points for the first time. We have been drawn in the Group of Death but snatched four points and it showed we participated in the competition with high-quality players,” the Iran captain added.

Shojaei just played 68 minutes against Morocco and was an unused substitutes against Spain and Portugal.

“Carlos Queiroz fielded the best players and I respect his decision. I did my best in training but I am not responsible for picking lineup,” Shojaei said.

Shojaei is the only Iranian player who has played three times in the World Cup finals.

“It’s a great honor to represent my country in the World Cup finals for the third time but I’d rather advance to the next stage for the first time,” he concluded.

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Masoud Shojaei asks to be included in Team Melli

reporter 1222 — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 06:15:18 +0000

Iranian midfielder Masoud Shojaei has asked Carlos Queiroz to invite him to Team Melli once again.

Masoud Shojaei had been left out of Iran squad from August after playing against an Israeli club with Panionios in UEFA Europa League.
Iran does not recognize the state of Israel and bars its athletes from competing against participants from the country.

“I want to return to the national team,” Masoud told El Pais. “The coach loves me a lot, as well as the players and Iran Football Federation too. I am physically and mentally prepared to go to the World Cup.”

Shojaei joined AEK from Panionios during the January transfer window.

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Iran’s Masoud Shjaei Joins AEK

reporter 1222 — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 08:15:33 +0000

Iranian international attacking midfielder Masoud Shojaei joined AEK Athens.

The 32-year-old player has joined the Greek giant until the end of the season, with the option to negotiate a further year.

Shojaei has been released from Panionios and AEK Spanish coach Manolo Jimenez considers him as an ideal replacement for captain Petros Mantalos, who has missed the remainder of 2017-18 season because of cruciate ligament injury.

Shojaei started his playing career with Sanat Naft Abadan in 2002 and has also played in Saipa, Al-Sharjah, CA Osasuna, UD Las Palmas, Al-Shahania Sports Club and Al-Gharafa Sports Club.

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Masoud Shojaei Trains with Las Palmas

reporter 1222 — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 07:42:47 +0000

Iranian international midfielder Masoud Shojaei is training with Spanish side UD Las Palmas.

Shojaei has recently parted the ways with Panionios of Greece.

The Iranian midfielder has always had a good relationship with Las Palmas President Miguel Ángel Ramírez and now trains with La Liga team to maintain his form until signing with new club.

The 33-year-old midfielder has several offers from European clubs and he is confident that his new destination will be finalized at the beginning of next January.

Shojaei played 29 matches for the UD Las Palmas during the 2013-2014 season and scored five goals.

He also played two matches for Las Palmas in Copa del Rey and scored a goal.

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