Iranian football was shocked by the sudden demise of  one of the former Team Melli players. Majid Ghulamnejad, who  played 17 times for Team Melli between 2008 and 2009 has died today due to a massive heart. Gholamnejad played for Esteghlal , Saipa and Pas, and during the tenure of Ali Daei as head coach of Team Melli, the defender/midfielder was picked for Team Melli  and participated in several squad selections,

Majid Gholamnejad departed this world at the age of 35

Gholamnejad was prominent player in Saipa Asian Champions League campaign and his contribution was significant in Saipa qualifying to the Quarter finals in season 2007/08

He made his debut for Team Melli  in Manama , against Bahrain in the first match under Daei’ coaching against. Gholamnejad, was one of Daei’s discoveries.

Gholamnejad went on playing for Team Melli in several of the Asian Zone  FIFA World Cup 2010 qualifiers as well as the AFC Asian Cup 2011 qualifiers.

TeamMlli.com expresses its condolences to the Iranian football community and the family of the deceased.

News Update: Bandar Abbas Civil Defence authority has announced that Gholamnejad’s body was picked up from the sea near the port on the Persian Gulf . Apparently He was with a group on a diving trip.