The news came as a big shock to Persepolis and Iranian football.

A memorial was held at Azadi Stadium on 2 October which was attended by 20,000 mourners.

His funeral was held on the following day and he was buried at his hometown, Kapur Chal village at Babol.

Source: fc-perspolis.com, FFIRI.IR Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.