sparking in English) actually made a few Iranian journalist angry....they complained to IFF 
!!
I was pleasantly surprised that Ghotbi was familiar with teammelli.com website, but then again a web and internet wise guy like him would not find difficulty accessing the prime reference site of Team Melli , would he now
?
Anyway , as it was a long day for all of us and it was after Iran Korea match , I did not want to take much of his time as he needed the rest. I simply commented on one of the Iranian journalist accusation of Nekounam (who supposedly has said that Iranian media is the no 1 enemy of Team Melli !!!!) and basically explained to him that this corps of Iranian Journalist in Doha is the most behaved and most supportive of Team Melli that I have ever personally experienced for the last 3 previous tournaments. I said that I personally did not believe that there is any ill intent and the general atmosphere in the Iranian media is quite refreshing and positive.
We exchanged a few complimentary remarks and we were on our way.
The Iranian media is an intriguing subject by itself. I was very glad to see that some of the Mob heads were not here in Doha. The absence of one of them in particular ( a newspaper publisher and editor) who ripped Ghalenoei into pieces in Malaysia during the last tournament was breathe of fresh air. I enquired about him and was told he was held in prison in Evin for a month or so accused of corruption ...(surprise ..surprise ) but he has since been released and has vowed to never engage in football activities in any shape for the rest of his life.
More than one media personnel has told me that there is still a group of very powerful men in the media who could easily change a coach of a club or Team Melli in Iran...these are influential and prominent people. Our friend of Evin was apparently one of them !!!
Bahram was asking about different Iranians in different parts of the world...How different are they ? I say quite a lot. Basically, we Persians are all alike in many things yet different in others. I think the society and the environment we live in in different countries has a lot of effect. For example, the Iranians of Iran would easily and happily break a rule if they can get away with it , thinking it is cool and clever. While American and European Iranian are much more respectful of the law. Iranians seem to have this self-proclaimed knowledge about everything including supreme knowledge about coaching a football team and picking players for a match , while the people from the west respect the coach's opinion.
Iranians journalists were generally undisciplined and noisy. In press conferences, several times they had to warn for one reason or another.
Where all Iranians, Persians to be precise, have a common attribute is their creativity, skills and characters. Regardless to the society or countries they live in, they simply share these qualities. But like playing football, it takes more than Skill and creativity to succeed. To capitalize on the skills, you need the discipline, systems, the procedures, planning and skilled management.
These are my observations in small scale, but from my experience , it is quite common in all walks of life
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The facilities in Qatar are amazing for a small country. But given the riches of this country , it is not surprising at all. TV broadcast and production is just one simple example of such excellence. They recruit the best that the money can buy. Matches are all broadcast in HD using the most advanced cameras. While waiting for Team Melli at the practice ground, I saw the Al Jazira Sport OB Van. The three technicians were fiddling around the sophisticated audio visual devices and adjusting the Satellite dish for live broadcast. I talked to the guys and they were all Italians. The anchorman or reporter was Tunisian , the director was of another nationality.
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One of the old acquaintances I met in Doha was good old Javad Khiabani. I have not seen him for years. We exchanged greetings with good old fashioned Iranian kiss on the cheeks , but as soon as he spoke I discovered he has the flu. Ghotbi also had flu like quite a few players as well. NOW...I caught the damn flu.
Flew home after the Korea match to finish some urgent business and I was down with the dreaded cold. I can't travel so I have to set the UAE match and watch TV at home.....and it is pissing with rain in this neck of the wood. Quite unusual weather. Cold and wet...no wonder people drop sick .
!!I was pleasantly surprised that Ghotbi was familiar with teammelli.com website, but then again a web and internet wise guy like him would not find difficulty accessing the prime reference site of Team Melli , would he now
?Anyway , as it was a long day for all of us and it was after Iran Korea match , I did not want to take much of his time as he needed the rest. I simply commented on one of the Iranian journalist accusation of Nekounam (who supposedly has said that Iranian media is the no 1 enemy of Team Melli !!!!) and basically explained to him that this corps of Iranian Journalist in Doha is the most behaved and most supportive of Team Melli that I have ever personally experienced for the last 3 previous tournaments. I said that I personally did not believe that there is any ill intent and the general atmosphere in the Iranian media is quite refreshing and positive.
We exchanged a few complimentary remarks and we were on our way.
The Iranian media is an intriguing subject by itself. I was very glad to see that some of the Mob heads were not here in Doha. The absence of one of them in particular ( a newspaper publisher and editor) who ripped Ghalenoei into pieces in Malaysia during the last tournament was breathe of fresh air. I enquired about him and was told he was held in prison in Evin for a month or so accused of corruption ...(surprise ..surprise ) but he has since been released and has vowed to never engage in football activities in any shape for the rest of his life.
More than one media personnel has told me that there is still a group of very powerful men in the media who could easily change a coach of a club or Team Melli in Iran...these are influential and prominent people. Our friend of Evin was apparently one of them !!!
Bahram was asking about different Iranians in different parts of the world...How different are they ? I say quite a lot. Basically, we Persians are all alike in many things yet different in others. I think the society and the environment we live in in different countries has a lot of effect. For example, the Iranians of Iran would easily and happily break a rule if they can get away with it , thinking it is cool and clever. While American and European Iranian are much more respectful of the law. Iranians seem to have this self-proclaimed knowledge about everything including supreme knowledge about coaching a football team and picking players for a match , while the people from the west respect the coach's opinion.
Iranians journalists were generally undisciplined and noisy. In press conferences, several times they had to warn for one reason or another.
Where all Iranians, Persians to be precise, have a common attribute is their creativity, skills and characters. Regardless to the society or countries they live in, they simply share these qualities. But like playing football, it takes more than Skill and creativity to succeed. To capitalize on the skills, you need the discipline, systems, the procedures, planning and skilled management.
These are my observations in small scale, but from my experience , it is quite common in all walks of life
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The facilities in Qatar are amazing for a small country. But given the riches of this country , it is not surprising at all. TV broadcast and production is just one simple example of such excellence. They recruit the best that the money can buy. Matches are all broadcast in HD using the most advanced cameras. While waiting for Team Melli at the practice ground, I saw the Al Jazira Sport OB Van. The three technicians were fiddling around the sophisticated audio visual devices and adjusting the Satellite dish for live broadcast. I talked to the guys and they were all Italians. The anchorman or reporter was Tunisian , the director was of another nationality.
******************
One of the old acquaintances I met in Doha was good old Javad Khiabani. I have not seen him for years. We exchanged greetings with good old fashioned Iranian kiss on the cheeks , but as soon as he spoke I discovered he has the flu. Ghotbi also had flu like quite a few players as well. NOW...I caught the damn flu.
Flew home after the Korea match to finish some urgent business and I was down with the dreaded cold. I can't travel so I have to set the UAE match and watch TV at home.....and it is pissing with rain in this neck of the wood. Quite unusual weather. Cold and wet...no wonder people drop sick .
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