TEHRAN – Iran’s newly-appointed football coach Mohammad Mayelikohan adopts the style of Fabio Capello, who manages the English national football team.

Speaking to Iran’s state TV, Mayelikohan said, “English players have been forbidden by Capello to use mobile phones while at training camp. Their coach also controls team’s nourishment program. English players are not allowed to eat whatever they want. I approve this style in football.”
Mayelikohan has also publicly apologized to Ali Daei, who was sacked following a home defeat against Saudi Arabia in the 2010 World Cup qualifiers, for past disputes with him.
“Daei has made huge efforts in the national team and achieved some honors. He has to come back to football soon,” added Mayelikohan