AFC - Iran captain Vahid Shamsaee will turn 38 when Iran will feature in the FIFA Futsal World Cup in November but despite winning numerous titles the hunger is still there.
The Iranian futsal legend, who is leading the Iranians in the AFC Futsal Championship after missing out 2010 finals in Uzbekistan, has not think about hanging his futsal sneaker.
“If I remain fit, get selected and continue playing at the same level than there is no need to retire as I want to win as many titles as possible for my country in the future,” Shamsaee told www.the-afc.com.
Shamsaee was left out from the Iran squad in 2010 and given his brilliant form with Iran Futsal League Champions Sanaye Giti Pasand he is back in the squad with captain’s armband.
“For us Iranians, AFC Futsal Championship is a massive title to win, we have been winning it as habit and don’t want to get rid of that habit. I have gone through very tough training to maintain myself as well as have proven by my club matches to get selected for this competition.”
Shamsaee is set to feature in yet another AFC Futsal championship at club level next month as he helped Sanaye Giti Pasand win the domestic league title and qualify for the tournament proper.
“Yes, I helped them but at the moment the situation is, my contract with Sanaye is finished but if they want my service, I am happy to play for them in the AFC Futsal Club Championship, it’s an honour to play in continental club competition in futsal.”