INTERVIEW: Kahveh Zahiroleslam

We interview Kahveh Zahiroleslam, a 21 year old Iranian/American striker, currently playing for STVV in the Belgian Pro League. Born in Saratoga, California, Zahiroleslam, formerly of Yale Men's Soccer & Chicago FC United has scored 5 goals this season in all competitions for Sint-Truidense which has caught the eye of many. Hosts Samson Tamijani and Arya Allahverdi spoke to Kahveh about his background; early days; Yale University; moving to Belgium; international career aspirations; representing Team Melli or USA; 2026 FIFA World Cup and more!

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Hosts: Samson Tamijani & Arya Allahverdi
Guest: Kahveh Zahiroleslam
Editor: Samson Tamijani
Graphic: Mahdi Javanbakhsh
Intro Music: CASPIAN by ASADI @dannyasadi
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Outro Music: K!DMO @kidmo.foreal

Panelists:

Arya Allahverdi

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Team Melli fanatic, born in Glasgow, Scotland. UEFA B Licence Coach with an Honours Degree in Sports Coaching.

Based in United Kingdom

Samson Tamijani

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Podcast and article editor. TV news reporter, native of Houston. University of Arkansas Journalism School alumnus. Former ESPN Houston intern.

Based in U.S.A.