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Nekounam to Retire from International Football after Asian Cup
good timing, id say that is very fair of him and is probably in the best interest of himself and TM. it'll be interesting to see who our next captain will be, id assume ando or hajsafi
Team Meli Iran Perspolis FC Malavan Bandar Anzali
"I will never be able to say good bye to Iran. I have a feeling of belonging to this country and to the people." - Carlos Queiroz
Unfortunately, there is no one I can see replacing Nekounam, doing even half as good as he could. Maybe Ezzatollahi in a few years.. But I guess it is time..
He played his heart out for both club and country for the past fourteen years. 2 World Cups, 3 Asian Cups (not including 2015), 6 years in Europe + 2 more to come.
He has performed marvellously everywhere he's gone, be it Pas, Osasuna, Esteghlal, Al-Kuwait, and most importantly Team Melli. He never overstayed his welcome and has been a true leader and charismatic figure in our football. Even if a new DM comes along one day that's exponentially better than him, Nekounam will always remain a truly special player in Iranian football.
I myself wished this day wouldn't come. As many are big fans of Karimi and cite him as their favourite player, Nekounam has been my favourite player for the better part of the last 10 years. However, I'm happy that he has chose the 2015 AFC Asian Cup to say goodbye and didn't prolong it to the point that people would swear him out of Team Melli. I genuinely hope that Nekounam raises the Asian Cup for Iran in a few months time. He, along with a plethora of other fantastic players this generation such Teymourian and Hosseini deserve to go out with a major trophy to their names.
Thank you captain. I have no doubt that your contributions to Iranian football won't end here.
^ let me just copy that once more.. great post bro so true..
__________________________________________________ ________________________________________ We accept the reality of the world with which we are presented __________________________________________________ ________________________________________
What's not to like about this guy?
He played his heart out for both club and country for the past fourteen years. 2 World Cups, 3 Asian Cups (not including 2015), 6 years in Europe + 2 more to come.
He has performed marvellously everywhere he's gone, be it Pas, Osasuna, Esteghlal, Al-Kuwait, and most importantly Team Melli. He never overstayed his welcome and has been a true leader and charismatic figure in our football. Even if a new DM comes along one day that's exponentially better than him, Nekounam will always remain a truly special player in Iranian football.
I myself wished this day wouldn't come. As many are big fans of Karimi and cite him as their favourite player, Nekounam has been my favourite player for the better part of the last 10 years. However, I'm happy that he has chose the 2015 AFC Asian Cup to say goodbye and didn't prolong it to the point that people would swear him out of Team Melli. I genuinely hope that Nekounam raises the Asian Cup for Iran in a few months time. He, along with a plethora of other fantastic players this generation such Teymourian and Hosseini deserve to go out with a major trophy to their names.
Thank you captain. I have no doubt that your contributions to Iranian football won't end here.
Do I have your permission to post this on my Instagram, I'd love to seethe haters reactions
Team Meli Iran Perspolis FC Malavan Bandar Anzali
"I will never be able to say good bye to Iran. I have a feeling of belonging to this country and to the people." - Carlos Queiroz
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