Iranian soccer has grown tremendously over the last years at the point of exporting some players, specially to the German soccer. Even though the team lacks first level individualities, it is a strong and fighter group. We can foresee a possible classification into the next round.
Ali Daei The best player of the Iranian soccer. He is the captain of the team and his striking power makes him the strongest player in his team.
Branko Ivankovic This 51 year old Croatian was the assistant of Miroslav Blazeic, coach of Croatia in the 2006 World Cup, where the team won the third place.
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Presidential Parliamentary System (controlled by the clergy)