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    <title>Articles tagged 'branko-ivankovic' on World Cup Blog</title>
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<title>&quot;Enough is enough&quot;, says Ivankovic</title>
<link>http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/enough-is-enough-says-ivankovic.html</link>
<dc:author>Afshin Afshar</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-06-08 15:14:24</dc:created>
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Coach Branko Ivankovic told reporters that he will be leaving his current post as Team Melli coach no matter what. He has been under a ...</description>
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<title>Daei to start against Mexico</title>
<link>http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/daei.html</link>
<dc:author>Afshin Afshar</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-06-06 20:42:47</dc:created>
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Not that it is any surprise to any of us Team Melli fans, but Ivankovic told reporters that veteran striker Ali Daei will start against ...</description>
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<title>The four pillars of Branko's team</title>
<link>http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/the-four-pillars-of-brankos-team.html</link>
<dc:author>Afshin Afshar</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-05-29 22:19:19</dc:created>
<description>

In an inteview Branko Ivankovic singled out four Bundesliga based players, Mehdi Mahdavikia, Ali Karimi, Vahid Hashemian, and Fereydoon Zandi as the “Skelton” of his ...</description>
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<title>He gets no Respect!</title>
<link>http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/he-gets-no-respect.html</link>
<dc:author>Afshin Afshar</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-05-27 22:55:27</dc:created>
<description>

Oh my goodness! I thought Branko gets no respect in Iran until I read Soze’s post in Croatia blog! …… Oofta!

I actually agree with Soze ...</description>
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<title>Give Branko some respect!</title>
<link>http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/give-branko-some-respect.html</link>
<dc:author>Afshin Afshar</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-05-25 01:21:52</dc:created>
<description>

Poor Branko Ivankovic. All he has done is to coach Iran to the World Cup finals in Germany, but paraphrasing comedian Rodney Dangerfield, “He gets ...</description>
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<title>Will Team Melli be too distracted in Germany?</title>
<link>http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/will-team-melli-be-too-distracted-in-germany.html</link>
<dc:author>Afshin Afshar</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-05-25 00:47:50</dc:created>
<description>

Here is one more article about Team Melli’s off the field distractions! Enough! I am forecasting a second round presence in Team Melli’s future! Just ...</description>
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<title>More on Masoud Shojaei</title>
<link>http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/more-on-masoud-shojaei.html</link>
<dc:author>Afshin Afshar</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-05-21 02:39:41</dc:created>
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Coach Branko Ivankovic’s favorit secret weapon Masoud Shojaei is a very energetic and technically strong attacking midfielder. Clicker here to see and read a bit ...</description>
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<title>Ivankovic focusing on 2nd round passage</title>
<link>http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/ivankovic-focusing-on-2nd-round-passage.html</link>
<dc:author>Afshin Afshar</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-05-16 15:30:09</dc:created>
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Coach Branko Ivankovic is focusing on making it to the knock out stage this summer, he told reporters. He singled out Masoud Shojaei of Saipa, ...</description>
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<title>Nikbakht-Vahedi's knee problem</title>
<link>http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/nikbakht-vahedis-knee-problem.html</link>
<dc:author>Afshin Afshar</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-05-05 01:00:19</dc:created>
<description>

There is this fine left-footed player who plays for Esteghlal of Tehran. His name is Alireza Nikbakht-Vahedi. When in shape he has been a force ...</description>
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<title>Profile: Branko Ivankovic</title>
<link>http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/profile-branko-ivankovic.html</link>
<dc:author>Afshin Afshar</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-05-05 00:32:59</dc:created>
<description>

Much maligned Team Melli coach Branko Ivankovic has been getting a lot of deserved and undeserved heat as of late. I think the problem has ...</description>
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<title>Oh Branko, Branko, Branko!</title>
<link>http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/oh-branko-branko-branko.html</link>
<dc:author>Afshin Afshar</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-05-04 00:18:30</dc:created>
<description>

Team Melli coach Branko Ivankovic was interviewed on Wednesday during which he addressed my favorite topic (NOT!) the lack of proper preparation.

Branko told reporters that ...</description>
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<title>Team Melli in camp</title>
<link>http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/team-melli-in-camp.html</link>
<dc:author>Afshin Afshar</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-05-02 21:20:29</dc:created>
<description>

Here is a short one from of Iran camp curtsy of Persian Football.</description>
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<title>Lavolpe taking a lesson from Branko?!</title>
<link>http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/lavolpe-taking-a-lesson-from-branko.html</link>
<dc:author>Afshin Afshar</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-05-02 00:37:24</dc:created>
<description>

A few months ago, under pressure, Team Melli coach Branko Ivankovic agreed to have a meeting with all the Iranian Pro League coaches, all 16 ...</description>
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<title>Iran’s response to Angola’s warning</title>
<link>http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/iran%e2%80%99s-response-to-angola%e2%80%99s-warning.html</link>
<dc:author>Afshin Afshar</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-04-30 17:32:05</dc:created>
<description>Dear Angola,

Thank you kindly for your letter of warning.

The nightmares we are having in Iran have nothing to do with Angola. To the contrary, it ...</description>
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<title>Angola wins their friendly against Lesotho</title>
<link>http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/angola-wins-their-friendly-against-lesotho.html</link>
<dc:author>Afshin Afshar</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-04-30 17:13:38</dc:created>
<description>Hello! Anyone at home in IRIFF?! Angola just “kicked Butt” in a friendly against Lesotho. Are we going to get a game with someone, anyone, ...</description>
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<title>Bronko confident against Mexico</title>
<link>http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/bronko-confident-against-mexico.html</link>
<dc:author>Afshin Afshar</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-04-30 17:08:20</dc:created>
<description>

Branko Ivankovic seems confident about Iran’s chances against Group D opponents Mexico. SO am I, but I would even more confident if I see Team ...</description>
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<title>Which Player Can Team Melli least Afford to Lose to Injury?</title>
<link>http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/which-player-can-team-melli-least-afford-to-lose-to-injury.html</link>
<dc:author>Afshin Afshar</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-04-30 15:35:12</dc:created>
<description>

I am in a very accommodating mood today, so I am going to answer another one of Bob’s big questions today!

The answer is very simple, ...</description>
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<title>Interview with Branko Ivankovic</title>
<link>http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/interview-with-branko-ivankovic.html</link>
<dc:author>Afshin Afshar</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-04-28 00:55:01</dc:created>
<description>

Kaveh Mahjoob had an exclusive interview with Iran coach Branko Ivankovic. They covered many issues. Take a look here.</description>
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<title>Iran announce their provisional World Cup roster</title>
<link>http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/iran-announce-their-provisional-world-cup-roster.html</link>
<dc:author>Afshin Afshar</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-04-25 14:48:28</dc:created>
<description>

Rejoice Team Melli fans, the provisional World Cup roster was announced. IRIFF site announced a list of 29 (4 of which are reserves). Adding the ...</description>
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<title>Ivankovic to announce his provisional roster</title>
<link>http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/ivankovic-to-announce-his-provisional-roster.html</link>
<dc:author>Afshin Afshar</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-04-23 00:01:11</dc:created>
<description>

Rejoice Team Melli fans! Coach Branko Ivankovic may be announcing his provisional roster sometime next week. 

He told reporters that he will be announcing his ...</description>
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<title>Team Melli in crisis?</title>
<link>http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/team-melli-in-crisis.html</link>
<dc:author>Afshin Afshar</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-04-19 01:21:43</dc:created>
<description>

Is Team Melli in crisis? You bet your bottom dollar it is! But does that necessarily mean doom and gloom? Well, it may, or it ...</description>
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<title>Ashkan Dejagah</title>
<link>http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/ashkan-dejagah.html</link>
<dc:author>Afshin Afshar</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-04-13 23:31:34</dc:created>
<description>

There is a young man who plays his football for Herta Berlin. His name is Ashkan Dejagah, he is 19 years old, and he is ...</description>
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<title>Is Team Melli in trouble?</title>
<link>http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/is-team-melli-in-trouble.html</link>
<dc:author>Afshin Afshar</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-04-10 23:59:20</dc:created>
<description>

Injuries to Ali Karimi and Vahid Hashemian have highlighted a point that many of us Team Melli fans have been trying to hammer into the ...</description>
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<title>Ali Daei news was no news!</title>
<link>http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/ali-daei-news-was-no-news.html</link>
<dc:author>Afshin Afshar</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-04-04 11:49:43</dc:created>
<description>Sorry to announce that the news of Ali Daei joining Branko Ivankovic’s coaching staff was nothing but an April’s Fools Day joke released one day ...</description>
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<title>Mexico announce their pre May 15 roster</title>
<link>http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/mexico-announce-their-pre-may-15-roster.html</link>
<dc:author>Afshin Afshar</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-04-03 13:02:02</dc:created>
<description>Hey Team Melli fans. Here is the latest on our fellow Group D members Mexico. Their coach announced a 26 man roster which is to ...</description>
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<title>Daei joins Ivankovic's coaching staff!</title>
<link>http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/daei-joins-ivankovics-coaching-staff.html</link>
<dc:author>Afshin Afshar</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-03-31 14:56:10</dc:created>
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Folks this is a good one. According to Iran Sports Press website, Iran’s Croat coach Branko Ivankovic has added Ali Daei, the team Captain and ...</description>
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<title>Mexico defeat Paraguay in Chicago</title>
<link>http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/mexico-defeat-paraguay-in-chicago.html</link>
<dc:author>Afshin Afshar</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-03-30 01:09:22</dc:created>
<description>

In Chicago Mexico defeated Paraguay in their last of four friendly games played during their U.S. tour.

I have no idea where Iran coach Branko Ivankovic ...</description>
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<title>Iran gets unexpected support</title>
<link>http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/iran-gets-unexpected-support.html</link>
<dc:author>Afshin Afshar</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-03-16 11:04:01</dc:created>
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Great news Team Melli fans! Do not worry about lack of preparation or Branko Ivankovic’s questionable team selection! Don’t even concern yourselves with Ali Daei’s ...</description>
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<title>Haan wants Team Melli job</title>
<link>http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/haan-wants-team-melli-job.html</link>
<dc:author>Afshin Afshar</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-03-14 11:06:27</dc:created>
<description>It seems like every foreign coach who works in Iran these days has an eye for the national team job. Poor Branko Ivankovic must have ...</description>
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<title>Team Melli at a glance</title>
<link>http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/team-melli-at-a-glance.html</link>
<dc:author>Afshin Afshar</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-03-12 23:59:44</dc:created>
<description>Along with Korea and Japan, Iran has been one of the strongest football sides in Asia over the last few years.

For years Iran was considered ...</description>
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