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Ali Daei: Some have seized the opportunity to show off following Hadi Noroozi's passing

Jun 30, 2026 June 30, 2026 4 min read 📰 Radio Farda
📋 Key Takeaway

Ali Daei criticized individuals exploiting the death of footballer Hadi Noroozi for personal gain, questioning their sincerity and commitment to his family. He highlighted the hypocrisy of those who ignored Noroozi during his life but now seek public attention. This situation raises concerns about the integrity of commemorative gestures in Iranian sports.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The exploitation of Hadi Noroozi's death raises ethical concerns in Iranian sports.

👥 Key Players

Ali Daei (علی دایی) ACTOR
Former national team coach of Iran
"I don't understand where these commemorations and exploitation of fans' emotions come from?"
Hadi Noroozi (هادی نوروزی) TARGET
Late football player
"Some have seized the opportunity to show off following Hadi Noroozi's passing."
Mahmoud Khordbin QUOTED
Head of Persepolis Club
"Unfortunately, some play with people's reputations by raising baseless issues."
Football Federation's medical committee ACTOR
Medical committee
"Why are some members of the medical committee of the federation giving so many interviews these days?"
Persepolis Club (باشگاه پرسپولیس) QUOTED
Football club
"There is nothing specific about Hadi's death, and mentioning these issues in such circumstances is incorrect."

⚡ Actions

Ali Daei ANNOUNCE football stakeholders, Iranian officials
"I regret that some are surfing the wave."
Confidence: 90%
Ali Daei CRITICIZE officials, football stakeholders
"Those who paid the slightest attention to Hadi during his lifetime have now found an opportunity to show off."
Confidence: 90%
football stakeholders EXPLOIT Hadi Noroozi's family
"Some exploit the name of that deceased for their own interests."
Confidence: 80%

📰 What Happened

Ali Daei criticized exploitation of Hadi Noroozi's death by officials and media.

  • Ali Daei announce football stakeholders, Iranian officials
  • Ali Daei criticize officials, football stakeholders
  • football stakeholders exploit Hadi Noroozi's family

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Because it highlights the exploitation of public sentiment in Iranian sports.
🌍 Regional: Because it reflects broader issues of media manipulation in the region.
🌐 International: Because it shows how personal tragedies can be politicized.

📚 Background

The exploitation of Hadi Noroozi's death raises ethical concerns in Iranian sports.

📝 Key Evidence

"I wish they could refrain from interviews on the 24th of every month!"
→ Criticism of media exploitation of Hadi Noroozi's death.
📡 Source: INDEPENDENT
📊 Confidence: 80%
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Ali Daei criticized those who, according to him, are trying to show off following Hadi Noroozi's death, saying, "A bunch of actors have gathered to show themselves." The former national team coach of Iran commented on the postponement of the Persepolis match against Saba from October 23 to 24 due to the coincidence with Hadi Noroozi's jersey number, stating, "I regret that some are surfing the wave. Did they not intend to give the national players of Persepolis one more day of rest? Would they have been willing to hold the match a day earlier if it were on October 25 because of Hadi's jersey number?" In an interview with Varzesh 3, the former Persepolis coach noted, "I don't understand where these commemorations and exploitation of fans' emotions come from? Why don't you settle all his claims 24 hours after his death? Why don't you provide a residence for his wife and children until his son turns 24, so they have no worries? Some exploit the name of that deceased for their own interests." On social media, especially Instagram, selfies of officials and various football stakeholders with Hadi Noroozi's child are prominent. But will this attention to the 9-year-old child of the late captain continue? Those whose images are currently published with Hani Noroozi in the media and social networks, have they thought about the consequences of suddenly emptying the surroundings of this lively child? Ali Daei believes, "Those who paid the slightest attention to Hadi during his lifetime have now found an opportunity to show off. Close the hat factory because it is too big for our heads. Now you feel sorry for Hadi? Wasn't the concern of that deceased merely to provide for his family's livelihood? Pay attention to his family without the presence of cameras. Go to his parents and do not let them feel Hadi's absence." Daei, whose team will face Persepolis in the eighth week of the Premier League, believes that in a few months, everyone will forget the promises made. To emphasize his prediction, he recalls the promises made by former and current officials to the families of former players of this club. The former Bayern Munich player said, "Promises made to the family of the late Majid Sabzi were forgotten. How many times have the gentlemen visited Fariborz Moradi's family? They don't go because it has no advertising benefit. Does anyone know how Manocher Shafaghian is doing? Does anyone inquire about Karim Bavi?" Daei once again referred to the exploitation of the number 24 and sarcastically said, "I wish they could refrain from interviews on the 24th of every month! Or on the 24th of every month, they would deposit a salary worthy of Hadi's family into their account. For now, the number 24 has become a tool for showing off, and everyone you see wants to hold a commemoration. I said all this to let them know that I am not fooled by their games." The former Hertha Berlin player urged Hadi Noroozi's family not to rely on promises and stated, "The officials who today cling to Hadi's name in the media will forget him in a few days." The promotional wave by some individuals to exploit Hadi Noroozi's passing includes medical interpretations and repeated interviews from some members of the Football Federation's medical committee. The main headline of a sports newspaper was about the medical committee's request to the forensic organization to declare the autopsy results confidential! This is while the autopsy results of any individual are confidential, and such emphasis is unnecessary. An unnecessary interview that only fuels rumors, especially from individuals who have medical expertise and are naturally familiar with the laws. Following dubious interviews from some sports medical officials, various rumors regarding the causes of Hadi Noroozi's death are widely circulated on social media. The head of Persepolis Club stated, "Unfortunately, some play with people's reputations by raising baseless issues. There is nothing specific about Hadi's death, and mentioning these issues in such circumstances is incorrect." Mahmoud Khordbin told Fars News Agency, "Why are some members of the medical committee of the federation giving so many interviews these days? We are trying to find out which official in the medical committee announced and published this news."

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