I think football gave Iranians a reason to once again think about their country. — Ali Daei Copy Share Image
Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best players not only of his time, but of all time. He is an absolute phenomenon. — Ali Daei Copy Share Image
Sepahan of Isfahan and Steel Azin offered me to take charge of their teams. I didn't want to come back to football… — Ali Daei Copy Share Image
I have good memories of DPR Korea because I played there twice and won both the games. — Ali Daei Copy Share Image
I will not summon any new player for the Saudi Arabia match in the 2010 World Cup qualification. — Ali Daei Copy Share Image
I sincerely hope that Cristiano Ronaldo will reach my goal record for the national team. — Ali Daei Copy Share Image
Football is getting more and more physical every day. There is no way to avoid contact. — Ali Daei Copy Share Image
We have qualified for the 2010 World Cup qualification final round with young players and we will be able to advance in… — Ali Daei Copy Share Image
I used to leave home without my football uniform and my mother would smuggle it out for me so that I could… — Ali Daei Copy Share Image
I think I would play well in England. With my height I am suited to the long ball and with the kind… — Ali Daei Copy Share Image
We don't have the unity that other races like Turkish, Russian and Yugoslavs have. If Iranians become more united, not only will… — Ali Daei Copy Share Image
I have two years left on my contract with Hertha Berlin, but I'd like to play in England and if I'm offered… — Ali Daei Copy Share Image
The World Cup could be a jumping point for many players to change everything. — Ali Daei Copy Share Image
I have a lot of respect for Ali Karimi and appreciate his football but we cannot get desired results with big names.… — Ali Daei Copy Share Image
Playing in Europe has been very good for our players in making progress and if more come here then I think it… — Ali Daei Copy Share Image
We were thrilled to reach France in 1998 but our failure to make the finals in the U.S.A. in 1994 and South… — Ali Daei Copy Share Image
Iran are very strong because we have many good players playing top-class football in Spain, Germany and England. — Ali Daei Copy Share Image
I think football gave Iranians a reason to once again think about their country. — Ali Daei Copy Share Image
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… — Ali Daei Copy Share Image
I don't like to talk about myself, but I can say that Sardar is a big player, along with someone like Karim Ansarifard. — Ali Daei Copy Share Image
I'm quite confident Sardar can make a move from Russia to a top level club. — Ali Daei Copy Share Image
I'm happy with the memories of Germany - I lived and played there for five years, and made lots of good friends. — Ali Daei Copy Share Image
Iran has been strong in individual sports like wrestling, judo and weightlifting, but we have never excelled at team sports. — Ali Daei Copy Share Image
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… — Ali Daei Copy Share Image
For a given match, I can only select 18 players and at most 14 would play. — Ali Daei Copy Share Image
