Against the odds, Queiroz steers Iran to new heights


Soccer Football - World Cup - Group B - Iran vs Spain - Kazan Arena, Kazan, Russia - June 20, 2018 Iran coach Carlos Queiroz during the match REUTERS/John Sibley

SARANSK, Russia (Reuters) - Iran coach Carlos Queiroz has taken three different nations to the World Cup finals but in his current role, he has confronted problems beyond the realm of sports.

The Mozambique-born Portuguese has been hailed as "brilliant" and "difficult". And he does not mince words himself when talking about others.

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