Javad Nekounam bids farewell to Team Melli

[Khashayar24]

Markar Aghajaniyan just announced at the hotel lobby that Javad quits his career at Team Melli.

I just want to say thank you Javad for giving your best for IRAN.

Merci az in hame zahmat, golhaye ziba va khaterat.

[Camran khan]

What?? Damn

I asked him if it's true in the hotel and he denied it..

I guess it's probably because CQ leaving..

[Z Joon]

He was TM's key player last 7-8 years. One thing is sure, that he will be deeply missed. Thanks for the memories captain!

[ehsan singapore]

is a good thing javad retire now, it was the right time,his legs could not take it,now we need find a replacment for him.

[AminGP]

Probably the best Captain/leader of TM we've ever had. I've been following Iran's football since 1993 and I can safely say he was the best captain we've ever had.

[Kiarash]

Wow....

[saadat_abad]

What?? Damn

I asked him if it's true in the hotel and he denied it..

I guess it's probably because CQ leaving..

damn cami joon.. he played you how does it feel being played by the captain

[Bi-honar]

Perhaps a good place to mention that he surpassed Karimi's goal count for TM today as well. He is in 3rd place after Daei and Bagheri.

Two very impressive records in a week, so ending his impressive TM career on a very high, albeit sad note.

He may not play for TM any more, but I'm sure he will be a part of our football program in the future and in some capacity.

Best of luck to you Javad and thank you for always giving it 100% for TM. We'll miss you on the field.

[Camran khan]

these Nekounam and CQ news and losing this game makes it feel like we were knocked our of another world cup, not lost a meaningless friendly..

[K. Nader]

CQ's comment on Nekounam tonight after the match: Nekounam was the best captain in my coaching career, even higher than Donadoni, Raul, Keane, and Ronaldo.

What a captain. What a leader. What a legend.

[Kiarash]

I feel sick.

[K. Nader]

I feel sick.

You're not the only one.

At 34, I think we knew it would happen eventually. However, it still hurts (especially considering how it coincides with CQ's departure).

I can't predict the future and say that dark times are ahead but I very well know (and feel) that today is a very sad day.

[Ghermez Agha]

^ second that. Dark day for iranian football thanks for fm your service and memories captain/coach!

[Camran khan]

Seriously, Nekounam truly is one of those players who are impossible not to love, a true gentleman.
Hopefully we will keep seeing a lot more of you in Iranian football, captain.
I just wish CQ would continue and Nekounam would be his assistant, as there were some rumours about.

[saadat_abad]

guys we lost a legend and one of our best captains but look at the bright side.. Ando is next on the list! i wouldnt want anyone else to have it after javad !!