Football World Never to Forget Iran, Argentina Match: Dan Gaspar
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Former Iran assistant coach Dan Gaspar says the football world would never forget Iran and Argentina match in the 2014 Brazil World Cup.
Most recently, the 62-year-old Gaspar was Iran’s goalkeeping coach for six years before returning home to the United States prior to the World Cup to pursue other challenges.
“The football world would never forget when Iran played against Argentina in the 2014 Brazil World Cup. It took four-time FIFA World Player of the Year Lionel Messi to score a brilliant goal in extra time to give Argentina a 1 – 0 victory over Iran to avoid an historical major upset. Number 10 broke our hearts,” Gaspar said.
Iran has a difficult task in the 2018 World Cup in Russia, where Team Melli has been drawn along with Morocco, Spain and Portugal.
“Their love for the game and their pride for the people were impressive and motivating in the 2014 World Cup. Their will to fight and compete was unstoppable. They were on a mission every time they stepped onto the field and they delivered amazing results.
“I have no doubt this team will do the same when they participate in the 2018 Russia World Cup. I would not be a bit surprised that this team will produce a major upset,” the Portuguese-American coach said.
