Taraneh Alidoosti Attends Father Hamid Alidoosti’s Funeral as Football and Cinema Stars Gather

Ali Daei, Ali Parvin and Iranian Football Legends Attend the Ceremony

A large number of distinguished Iranian football figures attended Hamid Alidoosti’s funeral at Shahid Shiroudi Stadium.

Among the most recognizable personalities was Ali Daei, the former captain of Iran’s national football team and one of the most internationally recognized figures in Iranian football history.

Ali Parvin, another legendary figure in Iranian football, was also present to pay tribute to his late colleague.

Their attendance reflected the respect Hamid Alidoosti commanded among generations of Iranian footballers, coaches, and sports professionals.

Several other figures associated with Iranian football administration and professional clubs also attended the event.

Peyman Maadi and Setareh Eskandari Among the Iranian Actors at the Funeral

The ceremony was not limited to the sporting community. Several well-known personalities from Iranian cinema also attended to express their condolences to Taraneh Alidoosti and her family.

Actors Peyman Maadi and Setareh Eskandari were among the notable guests.

Filmmaker Jafar Panahi was also present, highlighting the close connections between Hamid Alidoosti’s family and members of the Iranian artistic community.

Peyman Maadi, known internationally for his performances in Iranian and international productions, shared an emotional memory of his relationship with Hamid Alidoosti.

Speaking at the farewell ceremony, Maadi recalled:

“One day, I saw Hamid on the street; I followed him and asked him to be my friend. For now, I bid him farewell—until the day I might cross his path on another street, and we can begin our friendship anew.”

His emotional words became one of the memorable moments of the funeral, expressing both personal affection and the sadness surrounding the loss of the Iranian football veteran.

November 3, 2026 | 12:05 pm