Jalal Talebi
Jalal Talebi is an Iranian football coach best known for his role as head coach of the Iran national team during the 1998 FIFA World Cup, where he led the team to a historic victory against the United States. Despite his long-standing opposition to the U.S. government, Talebi's deep knowledge of American football allowed him to prepare his team effectively for the match, marking a significant moment in sports diplomacy.
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Jalal Talebi was appointed as the coach of the Iranian national football team for the 1998 World Cup.
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