IRNA - Four football greats of Iran have
asked the fans of Persepolis and Esteqlal to support their favorite teams in
Friday's match between the two sides of capital of East Azarbaijan province
of Tabriz.
Invited by the Sports Desk of IRNA on its occasion of third establishment
anniversary, four footballers of the national side and clubs Persepolis and
Esteqlal Hossein Kalani, Homayoun Behzadi, Gholam-Hossein Mazloumi and Javad
Qorab exchanged views with IRNA on the role of media and officials in using
the veterans' experiences and proposals for removing the obstacles.
The four players who have an undeniable role in the success of Iran in Asian
Nations Cup, Asian Games and other international events asked the players of
Persepolis and Esteqlal to keep away from off-the-pitch problems and play
good football. They also encouraged the spectators to prevent the hooligans
from using foul language.
