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Football fans from the Iranian and Nigerian communities around the world say the World Cup is an opportunity for their countries to change p...
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Football fans from the Iranian and Nigerian communities around the world say the World Cup is an opportunity for their countries to change perceptions.
It won’t be easy however, with the Iranians drawn alongside Argentina, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Nigeria in Group F.
For a country that is often seen as an international pariah, the world football stage is also a chance to change perceptions.
“The most important thing is the legacy that Iran must take from this World Cup [to] put the shirt in a better place,” said Queiroz.
One of their opponents in Brazil, Nigeria, will be looking to be tournament’s entertainers.
The Super Eagles burst onto the scene in 1994, qualifying for the last 16 while playing some of the exciting football of USA 94.
The Nigerians will be hoping to emulate that side in Brazil.
“I love offensive football, because people that comes out to the stadium they come to enjoy their money and see good football,” said Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi.
While Nigeria and Iran may not be among the favourites at Brazil 2014, they do have the potential to be the entertainers of this World Cup.
It won’t be easy however, with the Iranians drawn alongside Argentina, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Nigeria in Group F.
For a country that is often seen as an international pariah, the world football stage is also a chance to change perceptions.
“The most important thing is the legacy that Iran must take from this World Cup [to] put the shirt in a better place,” said Queiroz.
One of their opponents in Brazil, Nigeria, will be looking to be tournament’s entertainers.
The Super Eagles burst onto the scene in 1994, qualifying for the last 16 while playing some of the exciting football of USA 94.
The Nigerians will be hoping to emulate that side in Brazil.
“I love offensive football, because people that comes out to the stadium they come to enjoy their money and see good football,” said Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi.
While Nigeria and Iran may not be among the favourites at Brazil 2014, they do have the potential to be the entertainers of this World Cup.
