Person: Ali Karimi

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‘There were fires all over the terraces. It was surreal’

Former Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has revealed that the memory of guiding the country to the World Cup finals still burns as brightly as the fires that illuminated the night sky in Tehran following their triumph in Iran.

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Chances of Hargreaves moving even more remote

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Iran overrun by Mexico

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Bayern win again

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Misfiring Lille remain second despite drawing another blank

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Mourinho poised to finally clinch deal for elusive Essien

World Cup: McCarthy praises team

Mick McCarthy piled praise on his Republic of Ireland team after they reached the World Cup finals despite a 1-0 defeat by Iran in Tehran.

Thu, 15 Nov, 2001

World Cup: Ireland qualify for 2002 finals

The Republic of Ireland qualified for their first World Cup finals since USA in 1994 despite losing 1-0 to Iran at a hostile Azadi Stadium in Tehran.

Thu, 15 Nov, 2001

World Cup: Scoreless at half-time in Iran

It's scoreless at the Azadi Stadium in the crucial second-leg of the World Cup play-off game between Iran and Ireland.

Thu, 15 Nov, 2001

Soccer: Ireland win 2-0 over Iran

Ireland take a two-goal lead to Teheran on Thursday after a professional display against a largely unadventurous Iran side.

Sat, 10 Nov, 2001