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Originally posted by Kian B. View PostTo all the Russian League haters:
Now let's see your Eredivisie clubs can pull this off...
I can't remember the last time a Russian team made it so far in EL or CL honestly...
The Russian league is immensely overrated on PFDC and their lack of top quality exports to La Liga, Bundesliga and EPL are pure proof of that considering all the money they have. All the washed up stars go to the RPL and with the small player budget Eredivisie teams have they still do equally well if not even better in European competitions.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_E...nce_comparison
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_C...nce_comparison
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Scoop (lol) : Sardar Azmoun was interviewed by this french football website/newspaper : http://www.onzemondial.com/etranger/...azan-transfert
Here is a translation :
AZMOUN : "I DO NOT FEAR EXPECTATIONS"
Unknown by the European public, Sardar Azmoun gave his first interview to a French media during a stay in Paris. A tasty interview where he talks about Iran, the World Cup and his possible transfer to a big club.
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Sardar, when are your first memories of football?
I do not remember my first game on TV, but I watched all the matches of Iran. And the first big memory was Iran - Angola at the 2006 World Cup. I was 11 years old and I already practiced this sport for several years.
This summer, you will normally play the World Cup. You're looking forward ?
I'm looking forward to the World Cup, I'm very excited. We will play against big teams (Spain, Portugal, Morocco), I'm proud and I think we can achieve something. We're going to play in Russia, it's great, it's my second country, the country I discovered when I left Iran. In addition, the match against Spain will take place in Kazan, my stadium.
In the French media, it is said that you are the only Iranian player able to tip a match at the next World Cup ...
I like this kind of comments, it boosts me and it makes me responsible. I am not afraid to be expected. I would love to be the best player, but not for an ego, only to help my country.
Many say you have no chance of getting out of group B. What inspires you?
With Rostov, what score was made against Bayern? Nothing is impossible in football. In Rostov, we did not have much means compared to Bayern Munich and in this match, only Neuer was absent. Why did we win? If you have the mind and the heart, then you can do everything. Iran is not afraid of anything. Why could not we do it? God always rewards people who harm themselves.
You have impressive stats with Iran: 22 goals in 30 caps, all just 23 years old. You are aware of going very fast?
In my opinion and to be perfectly honest, this figure is not terrible. I'm not proud, I could have done better and I know in what areas. When you give yourself thoroughly, God rewards you. The best is yet to come.
In 2014, you had been removed from the list of 23 Iranian players selected for the World Cup. How did you experience this?
Rather quietly. I come from a family of top athletes and at home, we always respect the decisions of coaches. And if the coach felt that it was not my time, it's because I did not deserve to go there. And that means he had good reasons. I have nothing to say about that.
Why do Iranian players have so much trouble exporting?
Our players love their country and have no desire to go into exile. They are very attached to Iran. I know many who have the same level as Europeans, but they prefer to play at home and must respect their choice.
You have been in Russia for almost five years. When will a signature in a big championship?
I have received a lot of great club offers, but I think it was risky to leave. I could not have adapted. I know my body, he was not ready to face certain workloads, some duels as in England. Today, things have changed. I worked a lot and I muscled to resist all the championships. I received offers from England, France, Germany and Turkey. It's me who refused everything (afarin!).
Can we say that will be your last year in Russia?
It will depend mainly on the World Cup. My coach is like my father ()and he knows better than me what is good for my future. I will discuss with him and I will then make a decision. The coach wants me to leave the day I'm ready. Think again, the Russian championship is a good championship, but few people speaks about it, it is very covered. Russian clubs have a good level even if they do not manage to conclude in the European Cup.
[B] What do you think of the comparison with Messi?
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I do not know why they say I'm the new Messi, my game has nothing to do with him. Maybe it's because we have the same shoes. I always wanted to be like Zlatan Ibrahimovic. It was my model when I was young. And after the Europa League match against Manchester United last year, I even swapped my jersey with him.
Do you follow Ligue 1?
No, I don't really follow the French league. In Russia, the only team we know well is Paris Saint-Germain, one of the biggest teams in the world. I do not have much to add on Paris, it's top level.
We heard that there was contact between the PSG and you. True ?
No, I have no contact with PSG. But in any case, I can not reveal my keys, it's secret.
Which team did you support when you were young?
Real Madrid, I appreciate this club since very small.
What do you think of Zidane?
I can not talk about Zizou. He is so much a gentleman that I have no right to comment on him. Who am I to talk about him? It is one of the monuments of football. Whether he wins or loses with Real Madrid, we are not allowed to talk about him.
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My coach is like my father and he knows better than me what is good for my future. I will discuss with him and I will then make a decision.
You guys still have hope for this guy? he shouldnt even be wasted in the world cup starting line up....he is at best a super sub for TM. His professional career has no future.
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I mean at least now we know for fairly certain that he decided it to be this way (put so much faith in berdyev). If so, then its his career and we should respect his desicion, even if we dont agree with it. Who are we to tell him what to do in his career, for a 22 year old coming from Iran he has already had more success than any iranian at his age has ever had, bar none im pretty sure.
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Many say you have no chance of getting out of group B. What inspires you?
With Rostov, what score was made against Bayern? Nothing is impossible in football. In Rostov, we did not have much means compared to Bayern Munich and in this match, only Neuer was absent. Why did we win? If you have the mind and the heart, then you can do everything. Iran is not afraid of anything. Why could not we do it? God always rewards people who harm themselves.
^^WTf does that last line mean
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Originally posted by perspolis#1 View PostMany say you have no chance of getting out of group B. What inspires you?
With Rostov, what score was made against Bayern? Nothing is impossible in football. In Rostov, we did not have much means compared to Bayern Munich and in this match, only Neuer was absent. Why did we win? If you have the mind and the heart, then you can do everything. Iran is not afraid of anything. Why could not we do it? God always rewards people who harm themselves.
^^WTf does that last line mean
Azmoun about to join the Taliban
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^lol
obviously that part is a bit of a lost in google translation
probably said "fortune/god favors the daring..!?" or something of that nature..??
the Only real revelations i took from that interview is that although earlier he was adamant about leaving Russia after the WC, he now seems to hint more at the natural fact that the intere$t for his services has obviously cooled off since and he needs a great performance @ upcoming WC in order to attract the $orta offer$$$ that will Tempt his papa berdie to sell him off...!!
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