Top 45 Quotes & Sayings by Ali Daei

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an Iranian footballer Ali Daei.

Last updated on December 21, 2024.

Ali Daei is an Iranian football manager and former player. A striker, he was the captain of the Iranian national team between 2000 and 2006 and played in the German Bundesliga for Arminia Bielefeld, Bayern Munich and Hertha Berlin. He is regarded as one of the best Asian footballers of all time.

Iranian - Footballer | Born: March 21, 1969

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When I played in Europe, wherever I played, players knew in advance about their schedule, when was the time to practice, to play and to rest.

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We have qualified for the 2010 World Cup qualification final round with young players and we will be able to advance in the competitions with the same players.

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I was so proud when I wore the international strip for the first time - I couldn't swap that feeling with anything.

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I used to leave home without my football uniform and my mother would smuggle it out for me so that I could play.

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If it were up to me I'd rather sign up the best and most deserving players, since we have to make our fans happy.

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In Germany I am learning everything I need to be a professional.

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Our people love soccer more than they do in Brazil.

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Our soccer has always been weak in team-work. Iranians have been the best in the world individually, but as a team we are one step behind.

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This is really bad, when you create so many chances but you can't finish well.

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The World Cup could be a jumping point for many players to change everything.

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I don't like to talk about myself, but I can say that Sardar is a big player, along with someone like Karim Ansarifard.

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For a given match, I can only select 18 players and at most 14 would play.

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Fans expectations are understandably high and we need to meet them.

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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 time.

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The World Cup is every footballer's dream.

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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 in football but in our personal lives too.

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I'm quite confident Sardar can make a move from Russia to a top level club.

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You have to help a team in times of crisis.

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Iran has been strong in individual sports like wrestling, judo and weightlifting, but we have never excelled at team sports.

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Playing in Europe has been very good for our players in making progress and if more come here then I think it will help Iranian football.

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It doesn't take long to learn basic English.

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Those heroes and soldiers who sacrifice themselves for the nation always have their coffins covered with the national flag. Us players are like those soldiers - we wear the national flag when we play.

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In my opinion taking charge of a well-prepared team is not a big job.

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I think I'd better lose 10 or 15 kilos and play up front to score.

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I sincerely hope that Cristiano Ronaldo will reach my goal record for the national team.

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Iran are very strong because we have many good players playing top-class football in Spain, Germany and England.

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I have good memories of DPR Korea because I played there twice and won both the games.

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Ali Karimi is a nice guy and deserves to return to the national team.

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I knew that Karimi would not come to the national team but invited him to show that I have no problem with anybody.

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I have two years left on my contract with Hertha Berlin, but I'd like to play in England and if I'm offered a good contract from an English club then I'd want to go there.

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Once Cristiano beats my record, I will personally congratulate him.

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

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I'm happy with the memories of Germany - I lived and played there for five years, and made lots of good friends.

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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 Japan in 2002 has left a bitter taste.

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I am very honored to be named Asian Player of the Year.

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Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best players not only of his time, but of all time. He is an absolute phenomenon.

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I think I would play well in England. With my height I am suited to the long ball and with the kind of crosses they put in, in England I think it would be better for me to play there.

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There are no easy games these days. We treat all games as important.

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In every family, you would have differences of opinions.

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Each player has to dedicate himself to serve his motherland.

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