Originally from Iran, Ali is now one of Football Australia's four full time Referees. One of the worlds most decorated match officials, Ali has officiated at three FIFA World Cups.
FIFA Referee – 2008-
FIFA World Cup – 2014 (reserve referee), 2018, 2022
Olympics – 2016 (including final, Brazil v Germany)
AFC Asian Cup – 2011 (standby referee), 2015 (including final, Australia v Korea Republic), 2019, 2023
FIFA Confederations Cup – 2017
FIFA Club World Cup – 2012 (reserve referee), 2013, 2015 (including final, River Plate v Barcelona)
2014 AFC Champions League final, first leg – Al-Hilal v Western Sydney Wanderers