Skocic Offers Condolences over Demise of Mahmoud Yavari

Yavari died at the age of 81 on Tuesday.

Yavari was named Iran U-20 football team head coach in 1980 and following his good results with the team, he was appointed as coach of the Iran National Olympic Team in 1982.

He took charge of Iran national football team in August 1984. Along with his assistant, Nasser Ebrahimi, they helped to build a new base for the national team. Yavari led the team in six matches but resigned in December 1984. He was appointed as U-20 head coach once again in 1985 and led the team for a decade.

“Yavari in no longer with us. On behalf of all members of National Team, I express my deep condolences to the family and all Iranian football enthusiasts. Rest in Peace Mr. Mahmoud,” Skocic said in a video message from Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Iran will meet Bosnia in a friendly match in Sarajevo on Thursday.