“I want to give Iran another Intercontinental Cup in my last event”

Iran goalkeeper Hosseini wants to say goodbye to the national team with a fourth crown in Dubai


DUBAI (UAE), 31 October 2021 – The coming Tecnotree Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup Dubai 2021 will probably be the last competition Peyman Hosseini, one of the best goalkeepers in the world, and a living legend of Iranian beach soccer, plays for his country.

There is only one way Peyman wants to bid farewell to his international career: giving the Team Melli their fourth throne to make them the most decorated team in Intercontinental Cup history.

The goalkeeper doesn’t doubt the ability of his team and is confident they can win the Intercontinental Cup, a competition he considers “the best in the world. Iran want to win the Intercontinental Cup – and we can”, he assures. “We are really motivated and focused on making that happen, and we know we have our people, our country, behind us.”

He is right, as the support of the Iranian fans has always been one of the keys for the team’s success, and also one of the most iconic images at the Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup stadium in Dubai year after year. “Our people love beach soccer, and we feel their support is right behind us. We know that many of them are already in Dubai, looking forward to the event beginning.”

After not being given the chance to take part in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Russia due the cancellation of the AFC Beach Soccer Championships, Dubai, and the Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup, appear as the perfect stage to show the world that Iran is still one of the strongest teams on the planet.

Between 2 and 6 November, at Kite Beach, the Iranian National Team will be given the chance to prove that, as they fight to become the most successful team in the history of the competition and reclaim their place amongst the best of the beach soccer best.

For more information on the coming Tecnotree Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup Dubai 2021, please visit beachsoccer.com.

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