Tehran:Hamid Alidoosti, a notable former player for the Iran national football team and renowned forward, has passed away at the age of 70 after battling illness for several years.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Alidoosti's career spanned several clubs including Homa, Darayi, Keshavarz, and Saipa. He also played briefly in Germany. Following his retirement from playing, Alidoosti moved into coaching, where he led club teams as well as Iran's youth national squads.