Iranian Football Star Volunteering for Military Service? Agent Denies "Fake News"

"We Must Refrain from Inaccurate Reporting During Sensitive Times"

Mehdi Taremi, a 34-year-old Iranian football star often referred to as the "Son Heungmin of Iran" and currently playing for Olympiacos, was recently embroiled in rumors about his enlistment in the Iranian military amid the ongoing crisis in Iran. However, it has been confirmed that these rumors are not true.

According to foreign media outlets such as the UK-based Tribuna on March 3 (local time), Taremi's agent strongly denied the reports that Taremi would be leaving his club to join the Iranian military.

Mehdi Taremi, Iranian National Football Team Player of Olympiacos. Mehdi Taremi Instagram

Previously, some media outlets reported that Taremi had informed his club management of his intention to "return to Iran and stand on the front lines as a soldier." Turkish outlet Fanatik and others claimed, "The club tried to persuade Taremi, but he firmly expressed his intention to enlist."

As rumors of Taremi's enlistment spread, his agent issued an official denial via Instagram. The agent stated, "Taremi is currently in Athens, fully focused on his work and his career as a professional athlete, carrying out his responsibilities and commitments with determination." He also emphasized, "During such sensitive times, we must be careful to avoid spreading misinterpretations or inaccurate reports taken out of context."

Born in 1992, Taremi is the same age as Son Heungmin and plays as a forward for the Iranian national football team. He has appeared in 103 international matches for Iran, scoring 56 goals. During his time in Portugal's top-tier professional football league, Primeira Liga, he won both the top scorer and top assist titles, and he also set the records for most goals and most assists in the league by an Asian player.

He has also played for one of Italy's prestigious clubs, FC Internazionale Milano (Inter or Inter Milan), and is currently active with Olympiacos FC in the Greek professional football league.

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