The Iranian football legend and the current coach of Perspolis, Former striker and Captain of Team Melli, Ali Daei has been awarded the World Peace Prize by the  Ambassadors of International Institute for Peace.

The ceremony took place on Tuesday at 18:00 (local time) in the Vahdat concert Hall in Tehran. Numerous dignitaries, actors, artists, sports figures, scholars, and ambassadors from several countries attended the ceremony which is held in recognition of the charity and Peace works of sport and Cinema personalities in their society. It is normally awarded to persons who have an impact within and beyond the borders of their countries. Ali Daei is globally recognized as the most prolific international goal scorer. He holds the world record for scoring in international games (109 goals in 149 matches)

Daei played his football in Qatar , Germany , UAE and Iran.

After retirement , Daei went into coaching and won the league title with Saipa. He also had a stint with Team Melli m but was sacked after the defeat to Saudi Arabia in Azadi in 2009.

It is believed that Ali Daei is the most recognized Iranian in the world, because of his fame in football.