On March 17, 2012, Ali Daei’s car overturned as he was driving back to Tehran from Isfahan with his brother. Just prior to the accident, his team, Rah Ahan, had been beaten by Sepahan.
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Daei was then transferred to a hospital near Kashan. Rah Ahan’s Media Officer, Hossein Ghadousi stated that “Daei is in a stable condition with regards to his vital signs and is currently in acute danger as a result of the accident”.
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Daei was transferred to Laleh hospital in Tehran the following day.
A statement from the Asian Football Confederation wished him a speedy recovery and said they were ready to assist him.
Sepp Blatter, President of FIFA also said on his personal Twitter page after the accident that he was shocked to hear Daei was injured and sent him best wishes for his recovery.
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