Iran’s Football Father Laid to Rest

MehrNews – Body of Iran’s football father, Hossein Fekri, 80, was buried in Behesht-e Zahra Cemetery, southern Tehran, during a funeral procession started in Shahid Shiroudi Stadium Friday. 
During his career, Fekri captained national team and coached Persepolis, Shahin, Tractor Sazi, Machine Sazi, and Abu Moslem.

He helped Iran make debut in 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.

Fekri was the first head of Iran’s Physical Education Organization.