During his playing career, Daei was appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2001. Following his retirement Daei served as a member of the FIFA Football Committee between 2007 and 2013. In 2014, he was inducted into the Asian Football Hall of Fame.
During his playing career, Daei was appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2001. Following his retirement Daei served as a member of the FIFA Football Committee between 2007 and 2013. In 2014, he was inducted into the Asian Football Hall of Fame.