Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of former Islamic Republic of Iran national football team coach Parviz Aboutaleb who passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at the age of 78 after battling with Alzheimer's disease.
Aboutaleb represented Iranian clubs Rah Ahan and Esteghlal in the early 60’s. After retiring from his playing career, he continued to contribute to the game as a head coach, guiding the entire spectrum of age group teams in IR Iran before being appointed as Team Melli’s head coach in 1982.
Aboutaleb shared a great passion for football and was a great icon of the game and will be remembered for his valuable contributions to the development of football in IR Iran.
The thoughts and prayers of the AFC and the rest of the Asian football community are with the family and friends of Aboutaleb, the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran and the IR Iran football community during this difficult time.