Carlos Queiroz interview

Queiroz carrying the hopes of a nation

September 7, 2012
By John Duerden
(Archive)
Carlos Queiroz has had some big jobs all over the world but is in no doubt that no country loves football like Iran. Even after more than a year as head coach of the national team, he talks of the fans with wonder.

"I am not aware of anywhere else with the same passion," he tells ESPN. "Recently there was the Tehran Derby (between Persepolis and Esteghlal) and there were 100,000 people there. A lot went to the stadium the night before and slept there. The league and federation had to ...

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