For a given match, I can only select 18 players and at most 14 would play. — 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
When I played in Europe, wherever I played, players knew in advance about their schedule, when was the time to practice, to… — 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
Those heroes and soldiers who sacrifice themselves for the nation always have their coffins covered with the national flag. Us players are… — 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
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
