<p>Paul talks to a true legend of Asian football, Iranian superstar and 2003 AFC Player of the Year, Mehdi Mahdavikia. The former Hamburg star shares his thoughts on the state of Iranian football and his passion for youth development, and recalls the magic of the 1998 FIFA World Cup.</p>

Paul talks to a true legend of Asian football, Iranian superstar and 2003 AFC Player of the Year, Mehdi Mahdavikia. The former Hamburg star shares his thoughts on the state of Iranian football and his passion for youth development, and recalls the magic of the 1998 FIFA World Cup.

FULL INTERVIEW: Mehdi Mahdavikia

The Asian Game is a podcast dedicated to telling the stories and sharing the history of the beautiful game in Asia - from Jordan to Japan, Korea to Kuwait and everywhere in between.
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With stories, analysis, insights and interviews with players, coaches and the key individuals in the game, The Asian Game will take you inside the game in Asia like never before.

The Asian Game is a podcast dedicated to telling the stories and sharing the history of the beautiful game in Asia - from Jordan to Japan, Korea to Kuwait and everywhere in between. ​ With stories, analysis, insights and interviews with players, coaches and the key individuals in the game, The Asian Game will take you inside the game in Asia like never before.

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