Branko Ivanković, former head coach of Iran’s national team and Persepolis, shared a photo of his meeting with Mehdi Mahdavikia in Dubai.

Ivanković, who has begun a new role with the UAE national team, recalled his previous work with Mahdavikia while commenting on the meeting.

He wrote: “Working with you has always created wonderful memories. A legend of Iranian and German football, Mehdi Mahdavikia.”

Mahdavikia was one of Ivanković’s best-known players during his tenure with Iran’s national team and also spent many years playing in Germany.