[1] How proud are you from the world cup experience ?
We were amazing, brave, passionate and played with our heart. Usually people recognize the older generation of footballers in Iran playing with their heart and Gheyrat but man, these guys are the real meaning of Gheyrat.
[2] How was CQ strategy against Portugal and overall ? What would you have changed ?
I was kind of expecting to play conservative, at least for the first half, i guess CQ learnt his lesson from Bosnia match 4 years a go, i was just hoping, Ghoddos and Ansarifard sub's was happening much earlier. We played with two DM for 76 minutes, with our depth upfront, we could have beeen more offensive, at least from minute 60 instead of the last 15 minutes
[3] Was this the best Iranian team in history ?
No doubt, not maybe in level of talent, even we can argue about this, but the team chemistry was always an issue with Iranians, and the discipline implemented in the team is %100 thanks to CQ.
[4] If you didn't approve CQ before this game, what is your opinion now ?
He has been Iran's best ever manager, lasting 7 years in this country, only he could deal with IFF.
[5] How was Beiranvard performance ? Better or Worse than expected ?
Except one or two occasions, he has been very good. I have criticized him many times, and rightfully, but hats off, he raised his game during the tournament.
[6] Final thoughts ?
I am proud of this team, everyone gave their %100, Even a guy like Sardar was pressing like crazy, and was winning lots of battles, specially against Portugal. The future is bright as the core of this team is still very young. Very exciting period for our football. Next step should be to qualify our U-23 team to Olympics after 40 years and winning Asian Cup with TM. Queiroz should stay for another 4 years, but we need to take it to the next step and play more offensive footbal.