what do you think about iran's function in world cup 2006?
552440
Function? To make up the numbers, to ensure Asian teams are represented, after all this is the WORLD Cup.
227455
Iran couldn't even win the Asian Cup, much less the World Cup.  Ali Daei is too old, their play isn't quite athletic enough, and they have two better teams in their group: Mexico and Portugal.\n\nNo, I'm afraid it's a short trip to Germany for the Mullahs' Men.
540799
hi, I'm Mexican, and i think Iran has a huge possibility of kicking Mexico "as*" in the world cup. Iran has a great team this year, a lot of international players:Ferydoon Zandi, Ali Karimi, Rahman Razaei, Mehdi Mahdavikia, \nvahid Hashemain, and i don't remember if they are all the internationals, but also in the national league the goalkeeper and the defenders are in a good shape.\nin the other hand Mexico is not in his best moment, they have problems with the coach and some players are in the team just because of the "friendship" with Lavolpe.\nso my definitive answer is sadly (for me, of course). Iran could kick Mexico this year in the world cup.
353978
I am not expecting too much from Iran. \nThey might not make it to the next round.
1047168
This is an awesome question. I see what you mean by the tactics. Iran is surrounded. I think it may have been just dumb luck though.
996659
it played well in the first half against Mexico.\nbadansazi za'if bood.\nalbate tavagho'e Irani ha ham kam bood and they didn't have enough self-confident.\nand Branko. az oo enteghad mishavad vali I believe taghsire oon naboode.\n:)
1182065
Iran are in Group D of the World Cup, along with Portugal, Mexico and Angola. It would be considered a shock if Portugal and Mexico don't qualify for the next round.
1098910
Iran has a weak defense and Portugal will take advantage of it.  Portugal will win 2-0.
517486
go Iran!  i hate the mexican team.  plus if the iranians win, maybe it will be a step in the right direction for the whole country.
1054607
Borghetti was injured in the Iranian game.  Hopefully he will be back against Portugal, we will need him.
1106892
Portugal won 2-0.\n\nIt was a good game...not a brilliant win Francis. My kids team could beat Iran. Enjoy your beer.
1155983
this is so last week but ok, I will refresh your mind. First, Iran didn't play their best, second, luck played no part in this game, \n3 - 1 doesn't seem like luck to me. Lastly, Mexico has been around way more than Iran. We beat Brazil last year in Copa Confederaciones and some of the players play with European teams. Iran is not bad but you cant expect them to win the cup anyway. Sorry.
552056
I know this team.\nIt is one of the best soccer team of Iran.\nThe old team of Ali Daei, Ali karimi, Mahdavikia and many of the best iranian players.\nThe colour of this team is also red.
674790
Hey! u forget that! Iran in fifa ranking is in the 22th place while Angola is in the 58th! also Iran has the best players in Bondesliga, such as;\nAli Karimi >>> FC BaYern MunchenEV ( he is the best player of the year 2004!)\nMehdi Mahdavikia >>> Hamburg\nRahman Rezai >>> Messina Italy\nVahid Hashemian >>> Hanover\nFereYdun Zandi >>> Kaiserslaturn and More...\n\nAlso it has Ali Daie! \n It is very difficult for Mexico and Portugal to go over the group!
240083
I am!  I missed the last World Cup because I was locked up, not this time!\n\nIm rooting for Mexico and Iran!, kinda sucks theyre in the same group in the first stage of the Cup.
710544
am not iranian, but damn i was so upset, and fifa did overeact. its a shame, u really have some fantastic players and u play good football. in my opinion iran is the best team in asia along with japan, but yeah thats an overeaction.
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Kaka thinks that Iran stands no chance in the global footballing arena. Although he respects Iran, he finds that their team is too shallow in defence, too disorganised for midfield and too weak for striking.