TEHRAN: Iran futsal captain Mohammad Reza Heidarian's jersey will be retired for 10 years in honour of his meritorious contribution to Team Melli, announced the Iran Football Federation recently.
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Heidarian, who guided Iran to their ninth AFC Futsal Championship crown in 10 years, announced his retirement from the game after his side defeated Thailand 4-0 in the final in Bangkok recently.
The 34-year-old Heidarian is the only player till date to have represented Iran in all the 10 editions of the prestigious Asian tournament since its inception in 1999.
"Jersey No. 10 will be kept in the federation for a decade in respect of Heidarian's dedication to Team Melli," Iran Football Federation's futsal committee head Abbas Torabian said after the team's arrival here.
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