Title: A Captain’s Legacy: Persepolis Leader Pays Tribute to Hadi Norouzi
A Decade of Memory
As the tenth anniversary of the passing of Hadi Norouzi, the former and eternal captain of Persepolis Football Club, approaches, the team’s current leader, Omid Alishah, has shared a poignant tribute on social media. The post serves as a powerful reminder of Norouzi’s enduring legacy within one of Iran’s most prominent sports institutions.
An Enduring Bond
In his emotional message, Alishah reflected on the profound and lasting impact of Norouzi. “You know, friend? It’s still hard to believe that ten years have passed since that fateful night; the night the heart of Persepolis stopped forever,” he wrote. The post expressed the collective grief of the team and its vast fanbase, acknowledging the pain of accepting his physical absence.
An Eternal Symbol
The tribute highlighted how Norouzi’s spirit remains a vibrant part of the club’s identity. Alishah noted that every time Norouzi’s name is chanted by the crowds in the 24th minute—a reference to his jersey number—it is as if he returns to the field and to the hearts of the supporters. He was honored as the “eternal captain,” a unique and irreplaceable friend whose name is permanently etched in the history of Persepolis and the affections of its community.