Title: A Decade of Remembrance: Persepolis FC Pays Tribute to Its Eternal Captain
A Lasting Legacy
A decade after his untimely passing, Hadi Norouzi, the revered former captain of Persepolis Football Club, remains a powerful and unifying figure. As the tenth anniversary of his death approaches, current team player Omid Alishah shared a poignant online tribute, reflecting the enduring sentiment of the club and its vast fanbase.
An Emotional Homage
In his social media post, Alishah expressed the collective grief that still resonates within the Persepolis community. “You know, my friend? It’s still hard to believe that ten years have passed since that cursed night,” he wrote, “the night the heart of Persepolis stopped forever.” The message underscores the profound personal and collective loss felt by those who knew Norouzi, not just as a player, but as a “sincere and irreplaceable comrade.”
The Eternal Captain
The tribute solidifies Norouzi’s status as the “eternal captain” of Iran’s most popular football club. His legacy is kept alive in a powerful tradition: during every Persepolis match, in the 24th minute, the stadium echoes with chants of his name. This ritual symbolizes his enduring presence on the field and in the hearts of the supporters, ensuring his memory is woven into the very fabric of the club’s identity. His name, as Alishah concluded, “will forever remain on the history of Persepolis and in our hearts.”