A group of former football players of the Iranian national team went to Lebanon for a friendly match against Lebanese players at the Hezbollah football stadium.
This delegation was officially welcomed by Lebanese officials, Hezbollah sports officials and Al-Ahed Club upon their arrival in Beirut.
The team consists of: Alireza Nikbahat Wahdi, Mohsen Maslam, Nima Nakoza, Hossein Kazmi, Mohsen Bangar, Mohammad Ansari, Ibrahim Shakuri, Mohammad Reza Mehdawi, Mehdi Amir-Ebadi, Bharoz Rahbari Far, Ali Hammoudi and more.
One of the players, Mohammadreza Mahdawi, says: "We respect the people of Lebanon who strive to protect the land and water of their country, and we are ready to help them as best we can.
Nima Naisi, a former goalkeeper of the Iranian soccer team said: "We came to Lebanon to demonstrate a deeper, stronger and more sincere friendship."