PLDC - Tehran, After arriving in Tehran, Franco Baresi said, “I am very happy to be invited to Iran upon an invitation by Persepolis board of directors to get acquainted with the rich Iranian culture and tradition.”

He further added, “In a visit to Milan, the CEO of Persepolis invited me to Iran and since I desired to visit this country, I accepted the invitation.”

Baresi continued, “I am very happy to be invited by a team whose shirt colour is red. I wish success for this great team in Derby and I hope Persepolis is the winner of Derby 76.”

Regarding his presence at the Azadi Stadium with 100,000 spectators, he said “I cannot believe 100,000 spectators attend Azadi Stadium, but it seems that I have to believe it. I am very hopeful to witness a good and interesting play in the great Derbies of the world. Iran enjoys different culture and tradition and I am very enthusiastic to get acquainted with this great culture.”

At the end he pointed out that, “Since the two teams of Persepolis and Milan are both red, I hope that they have close relations in different areas in future. Some good plans are considered for this Club, and since I am ready to assist the red teams of the world, I hope that I can help Persepolis.”