INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN - Iranian football defender Jalal Hosseini, nicknamed Superman, is set to call time on a glittering career, including spells with
Persepolis, Sepahan, and Iran national team.Hosseini has confirmed his retirement from football at the age of 40 and vowed to talk about his
Hamid Motahari, former assistant coach of Persepolis, parted away with the club to become the Nassaji team's new head coach.Former Iran
defender Hosseini had a brilliant playing career and is considered the most decorated player in the history of the Iranian Professional
played for Malavan, Saipa, Sepahan, Al Ahli, Naft Tehran and Persepolis (two spells) and also won 102 caps for Iran national football
team.Blessed as one of the greatest defenders in the history of Iranian football, he was also renowned for tactical awareness, athleticism,
and aggressive playing style.Hosseini was a crucial player in Persepolis' five successive title-winning campaigns in the IPL between 2016
cup during his glittering career.Hosseini was named the Persian Gulf Pro League Defender of the Year on six occasions.
