Karimi: I will never come back to the national team

MNA - Persepolis striker Ali Karimi said that he will never return to Iran’s national football team.
Asked about his meet with Ali Daei Iran football coach in Persepolis’ dressing room, he stated, “I have already said that I’ve made my decision about retiring from the national team. I respect Mr. Daei and the national team and have the best wishes for them”

Speaking after victory against Bargh of Shiraz in the 11th week of the Iran Professional League, Karimi added, “Bargh is a good team and I congratulate them on showing a good performance. In whole, Persepolis deservedly won the match and I am very happy.”

Ali Karimi scored Persepolis’ first goal against Bargh of Shiraz on Wednesday. The Tehran-based club beat its unbeaten guest 3-1.