Jan 30, 2009, 5:35 PM

Former Iran striker dies from lung cancer

Former Iran striker dies from lung cancer

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) -- Safar Iranpak died Friday noon at the age of 60 after a battle with lung cancer.

The former striker for Iran’s national football team died in a hospital in Stockholm, Sweden. 
 
Iranpak is the best scorer of Tehran’s derby between Persepolis and Esteghlal team. The previous Persepolis player scored seven times in 12 matches.

He also played a big role in Iran’s championship in the 1972 Asian Cup.

He is likely to be laid to rest in Tehran, according to his friends.

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