Iran Coach Wants To Keep Politics Off Soccer Field
npr / associated press
21-Jan-2011 (one comment)

Iran coach Afshin Ghotbi says a combination of Persian pride and American spirit will help Iran's national soccer team — as long as the players steer clear of politics.

Iran has been in political turmoil since the crackdown on opponents of the disputed re-election of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in June 2009. Ghotbi, an Iran-born American, took over the national team that year to give people "hope in the darkest moments."

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by yolanda on Fri Jan 21, 2011 11:22 PM PST

I am shocked to hear that (A) he barely speaks Farsi........(B) he was disappointed that the players wore green wrist-band........(C) he lived in Glendale.....

I lived in Glendale......a lot of Armenians living there!

Well, I hope TM can make it! It seems to be a highly anticipated game! Look all these news articles!


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