World Cup fever in Iran

Mansoor Ansari has reported to PDFC the following:

"With only few weeks left until the 2006 World Cup, the football fever reached all time high in Iran. Iranians are anticipating a surprising show by their TM heroes, but at the same time, they are concerned about the national team's shortcomings. A quick glance in main squares of Tehran are also a reminder of the upcoming event. Huge high tech TV screens in three crowded squares of Tehran are constantly displaying advertisement, promising the live broadcast of the games in these three locations; Vanak, Haft'e Tir, and Ghods. One can only imagine the number of people and the level of excitement when the games will be broadcasted live there. If Iran succeeds to defeat Mexico in the first match, a huge celebration is anticipated to be triggered from these squares." more on PDFC