Saeed Lotfi

athlete

Saeed Lotfi is a former Iranian football defender who gained attention for his claims regarding a serious injury sustained during a friendly match involving the Iranian national under-23 team and Pas Tehran. He alleged that fellow player Javad Nekounam intentionally caused the injury, which he claims affected his career opportunities, including a chance for a medical trial with Inter Milan. In a recent interview, Lotfi expressed his ongoing resentment towards Nekounam, stating that the emotional scars from the incident have not healed. He controversially mentioned that he once contemplated violence against Nekounam but was deterred by his mother, highlighting the deep personal impact of their conflict.