The inevitable journey towards retirement awaits us all. Those who have endured demanding professions often seek solace and rest at an earlier stage. However, some individuals are confronted with premature retirement due to the physical toll it takes on their bodies. Among them are footballers, who once dazzled audiences with lightning-fast sprints, inciting excitement and joy in packed stadiums. Now, they bear the label of retired athletes. This photo story portrays the friendly match between retired Iranian football stars and retired stars from La Liga, held at the Azadi Stadium. These once-prominent figures, now diminished on the football field, still manage to secure financial support for themselves and their sponsors.
Retired Stars
Farzam Saleh
