Football is getting more and more physical every day. There is no way to avoid contact. — 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
