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I used to leave home without my football uniform and my mother would smuggle it out for me so that I could play.
When I played in Europe, wherever I played, players knew in advance about their schedule, when was the time to practice, to play and to rest.
If it were up to me I’d rather sign up the best and most deserving players, since we have to make our fans happy.
I may look old off the pitch but I feel young on the field.
Ali Karimi is a nice guy and deserves to return to the national team.
We don’t have the unity that other races like Turkish, Russian and Yugoslavs have. If Iranians become more united, not only will we succeed in football but in our personal lives too.
In my opinion taking charge of a well-prepared team is not a big job.
Our soccer has always been weak in team-work. Iranians have been the best in the world individually, but as a team we are one step behind.
I sincerely hope that Cristiano Ronaldo will reach my goal record for the national team.
Football is getting more and more physical every day. There is no way to avoid contact.
Iran has been strong in individual sports like wrestling, judo and weightlifting, but we have never excelled at team sports.
You have to help a team in times of crisis.
The World Cup could be a jumping point for many players to change everything.
I have good memories of DPR Korea because I played there twice and won both the games.
I knew that Karimi would not come to the national team but invited him to show that I have no problem with anybody.
We were thrilled to reach France in 1998 but our failure to make the finals in the U.S.A. in 1994 and South Korea and Japan in 2002 has left a bitter taste.
Playing in Europe has been very good for our players in making progress and if more come here then I think it will help Iranian football.
Carlos Queiroz and his colleagues have done so much for Team Melli.
Each player has to dedicate himself to serve his motherland.
I have two years left on my contract with Hertha Berlin, but I’d like to play in England and if I’m offered a good contract from an English club then I’d want to go there.
I’m quite confident Sardar can make a move from Russia to a top level club.
I was so proud when I wore the international strip for the first time – I couldn’t swap that feeling with anything.
I think I would play well in England. With my height I am suited to the long ball and with the kind of crosses they put in, in England I think it would be better for me to play there.
The World Cup is every footballer’s dream.
I don’t like to talk about myself, but I can say that Sardar is a big player, along with someone like Karim Ansarifard.