Persepolis will soon host a special event where the veteran stars of the team, particularly Seyed Jalal Hosseini, Vahid Amiri, and Omid Alishah, will have the opportunity to say goodbye to the fans. This news is significant as players in red have been retiring from football for years without a proper ceremony.
Farewell Tradition at Persepolis
The last time a special farewell ceremony was held for one of Persepolis's stars was for Mehdi Mahdavikia in 2013. At that time, Persepolis and AC Milan legends faced each other at Azadi Stadium, and Mahdavikia bid farewell to football amidst the warm cheers of the fans. These ceremonies have been memorable and valuable not only for the players but also for the fans.
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Presence of Lasting Figures
Also, in 2005, the match between Persepolis and Bayern Munich became an opportunity for Ahmadreza Abedzadeh's farewell. Abedzadeh, the beloved goalkeeper of the Reds, was present on the field in the early minutes of the match and was honored alongside Oliver Kahn, the renowned goalkeeper of Bayern. However, this tradition did not continue for subsequent generations of Persepolis, and many players left football without a proper farewell.
Now, after years, Peyman Hadadi, the CEO of Persepolis, has promised fans that the club will move towards organizing farewell ceremonies for Seyed Jalal Hosseini, Vahid Amiri, and Omid Alishah. These three players hold a place not only in the history of Persepolis but also in the hearts of the fans, and holding such a ceremony could be an opportunity to express love and gratitude for their efforts.
Details of the Ceremony
Hadadi, in response to a question about the farewell match for these stars, said: "We will definitely move in this direction. For Seyed Jalal, for Vahid Amiri, and for Omid and other friends who are no longer at Persepolis." These statements reflect the club's serious determination to hold a special and memorable ceremony, although the time and details of this program have not yet been specified.
Holding this match could be an opportunity to bid farewell to the fans and, in a way, signify the end of a chapter in the sporting lives of these players. Especially for players who continue to play football, this ceremony could be seen as a celebration and a remembrance of their time at Persepolis.
Ultimately, this action by Persepolis could be a turning point in the history of the club, especially since fans have always sought to hold such ceremonies for their beloved stars. Given the importance of this issue, more details are expected to be released in the near future.
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