Seoul — Carlos Queiroz was once Alex Ferguson’s formidable No2 at Manchester United, but he has now carved out a new reputation as the man who can take your team to the World Cup. After Queiroz’s Iran became only the second team to qualify for Russia 2018, the Portuguese is savouring the unique feat of reaching four World Cups with three different teams. It is a record that has not gone unnoticed, with Asian champions Australia reportedly interested in Queiroz’s services once Ange Postecoglou departs in 2018. "I feel very proud and honoured with that [World Cup] achievement," the grizzled coach told AFP. "Other coaches have qualified four times, but not with different teams." The former Real Madrid boss has now qualified with SA in 2002, with Portugal in 2010 — leading them to the last 16 — and now twice with Iran, after he also took them to Brazil 2014. This month’s 2-0 win over Uzbekistan made Iran the first Asian team to qualify for Russia, clinching top spot in Group A with two ...
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