“I have not been able to see him since he was taken ill, but as soon as he is strong enough, and I get the chance, I will go to see him and give him a hug. He is a great man, and a great friend,” Dailymail quoted Iran’s manager as saying.
Ferguson, who is recovering from surgery after a brain haemorrhage in May, had Carlos Queiroz as his assistance in Manchester United FC.
Iran won the match against Morocco 1-0 on Friday with the late own goal of Bouhaddouz. This was the second victory of Iran in the history of its attendance in World Cup competitions. The first win was gained some 20 years ago against US at 1998 France World Cup.
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