TEHRAN – Former international football referee Mohammad Salehi died at the age of 67 on Thursday.

Salehi battled with Alzheimer's for many years and finally passed away in Tehran.

He holds a record as an only Iranian referee who officiated Tehran derby between Persepolis and Esteghlal five times.

Salehi will be laid to rest on Sunday in Tehran’s Behesht-e Zahra Cemetery.

Tehran Times staff wish to express deepest sympathy and condolences to his bereaved family.