Tehran, Iran (CNN) -- One of Iran's biggest soccer stars has been kicked off his team for refusing to fast during the holy month of Ramadan, the team's website reported. 

According to Steel Azin Football Club's website, star player Ali Karimi was fired from the club after dismissing several warnings by a club official. 

"Respecting God's laws and honoring the sacred laws of Islam are of the utmost importance to Steel Azin and unfortunately these matters have not been adhered to by the named player," the report said. 

The club also accused Karimi, 31, of insulting Iranian Football Federation officials. 

According to Iran's semi-official ISNA news agency, Karimi denied any wrongdoing of that he had insulted Iran's Football Federation. 

"I am a Muslim and I do respect Islam," Karimi said, according to ISNA. 

Karimi -- dubbed the 'Maradona of Asia' and the 'Wizard of Tehran' -- is one of the most recognizable faces in Iranian sports. 

After a four-year stint with UAE-based side Al-Ahli Karimi moved to Bundesliga side Bayern Munich where he played in the title-winning side led by Felix Magath. 

Karimi grew into a pivotal attacker for Iran's national team, becoming the second most capped player in the sides' history and scoring 36 goals in 112 appearances. 

National law in Iran states that all Muslims are required to observe fasting during the holy month of Ramadan which started on Thursday. 


Who was fired?
Named?
What did he do that caused him to be fired?
What else was he accused of?
Does he admit guilt?
What religion does he claim?
How old is he?
What team is he leaving?
What is one of the nicknames Karimi has received?
What position did he play for Iran?
How many appearances did he have during his time with the team?
And how many goals did he score?
Is fasting during Ramadan a national law?
When did Ramadan begin?
Was Ali warned before he was fired?
How many times?
Iran's biggest soccer star
Iran's biggest soccer star
Ali Karimi
Ali Karimi
refused to fast during the holy month of Ramadan,
refusing to fast during the holy month of Ramadan,
insulting Iranian Football Federation officials
insulting Iranian Football Federation officials
No
 Karimi denied any wrongdoing 
Islam,
 Islam,
31
 31
Steel Azin Football Club
Steel Azin Football Club
Maradona of Asia
Maradona of Asia
attacker
attacker
112
 112
36
36
Yes
National law in Iran states that all Muslims are required to observe fasting during the holy month of Ramadan
Thursday.
Thursday. 
yes
 dismissing several warnings 
several
several 