The Daily Drool: Saeid Ezatolahi

Central midfielder Saeid currently plays for Rostov. He has represented Iran at the U17, U20 and senior levels. Football runs in his family – his father and uncle both played professionally.

The Daily Drool: Alireza Jahanbakhsh

Ridiculously cute winger Alireza currently plays for Dutch club NEC. He has represented Iran at the U20, U23 and senior levels. He kinda looks like an Iranian Olivier Giroud in this picture doesn’t he? Foxy!

The Daily Drool: Daniel Davari

Iranian-Polish goalkeeper Daniel was born in Germany and currently plays for Grasshopper in Switzerland. He has represented Iran at the senior level.

The Daily Drool: Alireza Haghighi

Goalkeeper Alireza currently plays for Penafiel on loan from Rubin Kazan. He has represented Iran at the U15, U17, U20, U23 and senior levels.

World Cup 2014 – Group F: Argentina vs. Iran 1-0

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World Cup 2014: I Heart Coaches

The pounding of the heart. The sweaty palms. The upset stomach. The drama of the World Cup. We love it and we gladly suffer through it every four years and long for the body wrecking drama as soon as it’s over. If we’re lucky, we are rewarded with excellent play, amazing goals and suspense until the final whistle.

World Cup 2014 – Group F: Nigeria 0 – Iran 0

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Photo of the Iran dressing room prior to the match.

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World Cup 2014: Welcome To Group F

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Hello all. And welcome to this wonderful journey called the World Cup! Group F starts on Sunday with Argentina vs Bosnia-Herzegovina at 6pm.

The Daily Drool – World Cup 2014 – Iran: Reza Haghighi

Midfielder Reza plays for Persepolis of the Iranian Premier League. He has represented Iran at the U20, U23 and senior levels. (He looks like a lost Albiol brother, doesn’t he?)

World Cup Profiles – Group F: Iran

Iran topped their qualifying group and are the best rated FIFA team in Asia (#37). Where will they end up in a tough group like this?