In the world of football, every touch of the ball, every game, is not only the desire to win, but also the pursuit of dreams. Taremi, who showed this pursuit against Syria, also showed us the side of emotions and dreams that are closely intertwined. As a fan, seeing Taremi's tears in his eyes made my heart sink as well. It's not just because of Iran's victory, but also because of the weight Taremi is carrying.
Taremi's idol is Iranian football legend Ali Daei, whose goal is not only to win the game, but also to surpass Daei and break the curse of Iran's 48-year inability to win the Asian Cup. Under such pressure, every goal, every foul is not only a change in the score, but also a challenge to the dream. In the match against Syria, Taremi's performance was one such challenge. He first helped Iran take the lead, but then in the game, he was sent off for two yellow cards. Especially for the first yellow card, many people think that the penalty is too harsh, but football is like that, it doesn't change because of the individual's will.
When Taremi left the pitch for a second yellow card and lay on the turf for a long time, not only him, but every fan who supported the Iranian team was clenched. It's not just that he won't be able to continue playing, but also because of his departure, which puts more pressure on the Iranian team. But there is always uncertainty in football, and even after Taremi left, Iran struggled to advance through penalty shootouts. This victory, for Taremi, is both a relief and a heavier burden. Tears have become a catharsis for his emotions and a proof of not giving up on his dreams.
In the face of the upcoming matches, especially against the top favourites Japan, Taremi's inability to play is undoubtedly a huge loss for the Iranian team. But no one is irreplaceable on the football field. Taremi's absence may be an opportunity for the rest of the Iranian team to step up. In the world of football, everyone has the potential to be a hero and every game has the potential to work miracles.
As a fan, I hope that Taremi's tears are not only about loss and remorse, but also about the anticipation and persistence of dreams for the future. Maybe this time, they can't beat it, but the beauty of football is that there is always a next time. The story of Taremi and the Iranian team is not over, their dreams continue. For every one of us who loves football, such stories, such emotions, is what we love about this sport.