The World Cup could be a jumping point for many players to change everything. — Ali Daei Copy Share Image
I think football gave Iranians a reason to once again think about their country. — Ali Daei Copy Share
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
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
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
Iran has been strong in individual sports like wrestling, judo and weightlifting, but we have never excelled at team sports. — Ali Daei Copy Share
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
Playing in Europe has been very good for our players in making progress and if more come here then I think it will help… — Ali Daei Copy Share
I used to leave home without my football uniform and my mother would smuggle it out for me so that I could play. — Ali Daei Copy Share
Sepahan of Isfahan and Steel Azin offered me to take charge of their teams. I didn't want to come back to football at that… — Ali Daei Copy Share