Alireza Beiranvand and Mehdi Qayedi, two famous Iranian football expatriates, are facing new challenges as the Asian Cup approaches. With the tournament set to take place in Saudi Arabia, concerns about the military service status of these players and the possibility of their return to Iran have increased.
Military Service Challenges for Expatriates
According to military service laws, some players of the Iranian national football team who are playing abroad may encounter difficulties in entering Iran. Alireza Beiranvand, the national team's goalkeeper, will be recognized as a soldier starting from October 1, and this comes at a time when his participation in the crucial match between Tractor and Esteghlal remains uncertain. The owner of Tractor Club, Mohammadreza Zanozi, recently stated that he is unaware of Beiranvand's military service status and does not know whether he will go to Fajr Sepasi Shiraz or not.
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Hope for Championship and the 'Champion Soldier' Plan
However, the Iranian Football Federation is working to resolve the issues faced by the national team's soldiers. It is expected that these players will not face any specific problems for the Asian Cup and training camps. Some players, including Beiranvand and Qayedi, hope to achieve championship success with the national team and be able to benefit from the 'Champion Soldier' plan. This plan allows players who succeed in important competitions to resolve their military service issues.
Mehdi Qayedi is also trying to clarify his military service status. He has joined a group of players seeking solutions to avoid legal obstacles to their participation in the national team and their clubs. Rumors have circulated regarding the actions Qayedi has taken to resolve this issue, but no specific details are currently available.
Since the Asian Cup is being held in Saudi Arabia, expatriates can join the national team's training camp from their country of residence. This gives them greater hope of being able to participate in the competition and play alongside their teammates.
Despite all the challenges and obstacles, hopes for the national team's successful participation in the Asian Cup and the resolution of players' military service issues still exist. Despite the existing concerns, players and the Football Federation are striving to overcome these difficulties and achieve their championship dreams.
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