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	Brankoâ€™s Biggest Mistakes
		Branko has always looked to get the result, even in some cases where the result didn't matter, rather than seek to try out new options to getting better results and performances in the future.
		Branko as one of the responsible coaches for looking after him should be partly blamed for this as I see it as a coaching problem.
		Actually Branko saw that Nosrati would not be a good solution to the position already after the first or the second game however he insisted in playing Nosrati for a handful of games before he gave up on that idea.
	www.iransportspress.com /?c=46&a=2658 (3163 words)

	Time to Deliver, Branko
		Ivankovic took his side into the match with the mindset that they can hold their hosts to a draw and possibly hurt them on the counter-attack.
		Ivankovic has to publicly acknowledge some of the doubts and criticisms so that 70 million people can at least know that the coach is aware of the problems and is working on them.
		Ivankovic is blessed with some real talent and it is his responsibility to gel them together and form a winning unit.
	www.iransportspress.com /?c=46&a=2013 (1081 words)

	Ex-Yugoslav coaches again prominent - Boston.com
		Branko Ivankovic, Croatian headcoach of the Iranian national soccer team, smiles during an interview prior to a friendly soccer match between Iran and a regional team from Lake Constance in Friedrichshafen, southern Germany, Monday, June 5, 2006.
		Ivankovic has been joined by Fahrija Dautbegovic, a Bosnian Muslim who is the goalkeeper coach; Srdjan Gemaljevic, a Serb who managed Tehran's Esteqlal club; Zlatko Petricevic, a Croatian journeyman who has managed clubs in Mexico and Colombia; and Sasa Jankovic, the team doctor from Zagreb.
		Ivankovic is joined by Fahrija Dautbegovic, a Bosnian Muslim who is the goalkeeper coach; Srdjan Gemaljevic, a Serb who managed Tehran's Esteqlal club; Zlatko Petricevic, a Croatian journeyman who has managed clubs in Mexico and Colombia; and Sasa Jankovic, the team doctor from Zagreb.
	www.boston.com /sports/soccer/articles/2006/06/07/ex_yugoslav_coaches_again_prominent (676 words)

	AFC 2004 Reports (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Iran coach Branko Ivankovic has sent out a warning to the rest of the competing nations that there is still room for improvement in the side that comfortably dispatched Thailand 3-0 on Tuesday.
		Branko Ivankovic perhaps summarized it all in the post match press conference we he said “ Yesterday I told you all how Oman is a tough and strong opponent, but very few believed me” Indeed, tough they were and highly agile team that managed to really disturb the concentration of Iran’s slow paced game.
		Branko Ivankovic was satisfied with his team and said that he was aware of the Japanese power and subsequently arranged his line-up to counteract that threat while maintaining the pressure up front for goals.
	www.teammelli.com /asiancup/reports.htm (2757 words)

	Persian Football (PFDC) : Your Source for Iranian football news.
		Branko Ivankovic, Iran's headcoach, then pointed out how much the team is looking forward to the match in a packed stadium.
		Ivankovic then said both Badavi and Rezaei are fit and eligible to play, but he is not yet sure if they will start or come in during the match tomorrow.
		Branko Ivankovic, who will stick to the 3-4-3 system, is expected to put internationally experienced Rezaei back into the starting lineup though.
	www.persianfootball.com /news/international/EpAEuyZFpuxFIfIMXd.shtml (558 words)

	Persian Football News
		PFDC - IRAN, Branko Ivankovic was appointed the role of headcoach on February 6th, 2002.
		Since Brankoâs appointment in 2002, Team Melli has had an outstanding record of 21 wins, four draws, and only three losses, which comes out to a win ratio of 75%.
		Ivankovic, who's contract as Iranian headcoach had not been extended at the end of 2002, but had been finally reappointed in October 2003, went on to steer Team Melli to a respectable third place finish, after beating long-time rivals, Bahrain, at the 2004 Asian Cup.
	www.persianfootball.com /readstory.php?storyid=EEEVyyyVyyonkZLnGm (505 words)

	Branko Ivankovic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Branko Ivankovic is one of the most successful foreign coaches that have trained Team Melli Iran.
		Ivankovic first assignment with Team Melli was in the capacity of assistant to Miroslav Blazevic.
		Ivankovic first match at the helm of Team Melli was against Slovakia in a friendly in Azadi stadium.
	www.teammelli.com /Coaches/ivankovic.htm (223 words)

	Khaleej Times Online - Iran defenceless against Japan
		The disciplinary problems means Iran coach Branko Ivankovic must stitch together a virtually new defensive unit to combat Japan, who suddenly found their scoring touch with a 4-1 trouncing of Thailand on Saturday.
		Ivankovic has put a brave face on his team's problems, stating that his side possess enough strength in depth to get the point they need.
		Ivankovic, who said he believed Nosrati's stamp on Oman striker Imad Ali was accidental, admitted he was suprised to see Italy-based Rezaei lose his cool and start trading blows with team-mate Badavi.
	www.khaleejtimes.com /Displayarticle.asp?section=sports&xfile=data/sports/2004/july/sports_july381.xml (371 words)

	World Cup- ivankovic-likely-out-as-irans-coach - AOL Sports (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Ivankovic, 52, first came to Iran as an assistant to fellow Croat Miroslav Blazevic, who had led Croatia to third place in the 1998 World Cup in France.
		Ivankovic took over as Iran national coach after the squad failed to qualify for the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan.
		Ivankovic said that he would prefer to lead a league club, possibly in the Bundesliga, "where my job wouldn't literally be on the line every time we played a match."
	sports.aol.com /worldcup/story/_a/ivankovic-likely-out-as-irans-coach/20060608102509990001 (592 words)

	Branko Ivankovic - Page 7 - PFDC : Internet's Best Hangout for Iranian Football Fans (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		we are running out of time, and with such unconditional support, branko will not be forced to rethink those strategies that need to be changed or overhauled.
		You say you're not blind and dumb, but suggest Branko is blind or dumb for not seeing what you as normal fan see.
		It's Branko's word against yours and he's an expert and you are a nothing.
	www.persianfootball.com /forums/showthread.php?p=186438 (2331 words)

	The Asian Cup China 2004 Official Website (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		CHENGDU – Iran coach Branko Ivankovic has upped the ante ahead of the Asian Cup quarter-final with Korea Republic in Chendgu on Saturday, saying that he expected his side to book a place in the last four without too much difficulty.
		Ivankovic, perhaps trying to boost morale in a squad which has been hit hard by suspensions to key players, dismissed the 2002 World Cup semi-finalists as inferior to final group opponents Japan.
		Despite the confident noises coming from the Iran camp, Ivankovic admitted his players were tired after their plane from Chongqing was diverted overnight due to bad weather.
	www.asiancup2004.com /en/news/index.asp?aid=36476&cid=1129&sqid=882&amth=7&ayr=2004 (561 words)

	Branko Ivankovic - Page 9 - PFDC : Internet's Best Hangout for Iranian Football Fans
		Branko needs opportunity and support to improve his team and we should help him, not try to get on his back for every single thing.
		While we are weakening Branko to replace him with another "top-level" coach, the revolutionary gauard based military government in Tehran may be conspiring to replace him with an Arzeshi (read Rishoo) coach.
		Branko has changed allot recently not nearly as clever or bold as he use to be, but, still he is a man of results, and his record speaks for itself.
	www.persianfootball.com /forums/showthread.php?p=187903 (1274 words)

	Article \| مقاله (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Those elements of optimism were the tracks for the train of the supportive majority; a majority that saw Branko Ivankovic as a respectable and fitting coach for the ever talented Team Melli.
		Hence, we turn to Branko Ivankovic, the head coach, the commander in chief, the professor, the genius behind the tactics.
		Branko Ivankovic owes it to the Iranian nation… He must admit to the weaknesses and do his utmost to deal with them.
	footballmedia.net /articles.asp?id=571 (1211 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Branko Ivankovic is endowed with a winner's mentality.
		Ivankovic completely rebuilt the side and forced the players to believe in themselves.
		Ivankovic's coaching career began in 1991 at Varteks in his hometown of Varadin.
	www.ndtv.com /sports/fifa/country.asp?id=14 (1046 words)

	The Daily Star Web Edition Vol. 5 Num 732 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Iran's Croatian coach Branko Ivankovic was bombarded with criticism Sunday as the Iranian press unanimously declared him -- and not the players -- responsible for their limp exit from the World Cup.
		Even the mainstream Shargh newspaper joined in the chorus of criticism, branding Ivankovic a "cowardly coach whose name is smaller than even Iran's unknown players" -- although it also said Iran's players were "arrogant" and "ill-prepared" for the tournament.
		Ivankovic, who was Croatian assistant coach when they reached the 1998 World Cup semi-finals, took over as Iran coach after their failure to qualify for the 2002 finals and led them to the 2002 Asian Games title.
	www.thedailystar.net /2006/06/19/d60619042659.htm (259 words)

	Keep Mr. Ivankovic as Iran's Coach Petition
		Branko Ivankovic will be changed before the World Cup 2006 in Germany.
		Ivankovic has been with the Iranian National team for a long time and has brought us to the point that we are today.
		Ivankovic as Iran's Coach Petition to Iranian Football Federation was created by The Community of Iranian Football Fans and written by Radman Rabii (radmanr@hotmail.com).
	www.petitiononline.com /branko (205 words)

	Fotballbråk i Pyongyang - Utenriks - NRK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Det var en veldig farlig situasjon, sa en skremt sjef for det iranske fotballandslaget, kroatiske Branko Ivankovic, til AFP etter kampen.
		Ivankovic forteller at flere hundre politimenn i den strengt kommunistiske staten måtte plasseres både på og rundt stadion for å gjenopprette ro og orden.
		Ivankovic sier det må settes i verk strengere sikkerhetstiltak foran Nord-Koreas neste hjemmekamp, som går mot Japan i juni.
	www.nrk.no /nyheter/utenriks/4623691.html (666 words)

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		Family Ivankovic possesses its own boat and beachplace with sun screens.
		Ivankovic undertakes boat travels with you gladly and drives you on fishing rod routes.
		Ivankovic bills you only " correct " boat or fishing rod routes or if he prepares something for you.
	www.zdfrei.com /eng/houses/ivankovic.htm (256 words)

	World Cup 2006 Iran
		Croatian Branko Ivankovic, the former assistant coach of this side, took over for fellow countryman Miroslav Blazevic after Iran missed out on the 2002 Cup by losing a special playoff with the Republic of Ireland.
		Ivankovic was on shaky ground during qualifying after the team had some sub-par performances results.
		He then hooked up with Blazevic again as an assistant with Iran and after an unsuccessful attempt to reach the 2002 competition, Blazevic left and Ivankovic eventually was appointed head coach on January 29, 2002.
	www.losangelessoccernews.com /worldcup/teams/iran6.php (170 words)

	Persian League
		Ivankovic: This is what the plans look like: On May 30th we will play against Kuwait, and shortly after that a group of young players will be active with a tournament in Syria from Aug. 28th until Sept. 6th.
		Ivankovic: The contract means nothing, the only things that matters is that the Football Federation will be happy with my work.
		Ivankovic: It is hard to pin-point the tactic of a specific country.
	www.persianleague.com /news/morenews.cfm?news=213 (1825 words)

	People's Daily Online -- World Cup: Ivankovic Branko eager to spring surprise in Germany
		Iranian national coach Ivankovic Branko is dedicated to springing a surprise at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, slated for June 9-July 9 in Germany.
		Forward-thinking, astute and endowed with a winner's mentality, the 52-year-old Croatian is optimistic about the prospect of meeting the three rivals in Group D -- Mexico, Portugal and the first-timers Angola.The Iranian squad failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup in Korea-Japan in 2002.
		When Ivankovic took charge of the team in 2002 in replace of his colleague Blazevic, he received a side comprising some of the top players in Asia but one that was starting to grow old.
	english.peopledaily.com.cn /200605/28/eng20060528_269173.html (427 words)

	news - WORLD CUP 2006: Iran players call for patience (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Just ask Iran coach Branko Ivankovic, who has come under increasing fire during the past three months as his side attempt to lift themselves out of a bad patch.
		Fortunately for Ivankovic, widely credited with the successful rebuilding of the Iran squad, he can at least feel safe in the knowledge that he has the full backing of his players while he rides out the media storm.
		It was Ivankovic, they stress, who rejuvenated the squad after their forgettable qualifying campaign for Korea/Japan, leading them to their third FIFA World Cup finals appearance.
	www.noticias.info /asp/aspComunicados.asp?nid=122233&src=0 (820 words)

	The story of Branko Ivankovic in Iran, Part 1 - ( Branko Ivankovic Team Melli Iran Article IranGoals Iran Goals Farhad )
		Branko Ivankovic's first match was against New Zealand in the Asia/Oceania Challenge Cup.
		In his fourth year the job of Branko Ivankovic was to qualify this time with Team Melli to the World Cup.
		Branko Ivankovic noticed that with nice attacking football you don't get always what you expect so he tried a new formation and tactic and the results were fantastic.
	www.irangoals.com /site/fullstory/20060107433814131567.php?action=results (1509 words)

	Iran star declines to play in team's finale
		22, 2006 12:00 AM Iran coach Branko Ivankovic said midfielder Ali Karimi, dubbed the "Asian Maradona" by fans, refused to play Wednesday as the team failed to advance from the opening phase for a third time.
		Karimi kicked a kit bag against the Iran bench after Ivankovic substituted the midfielder 65 minutes into a 2-0 defeat to Portugal four days ago.
		Ivankovic, who resigned after the match, had ignored criticism from some Asian soccer officials and played 37-year-old striker Ali Daei.
	www.azcentral.com /rsslinks/167170 (389 words)

	Irankicks Football Talk - Iran: Letter To Branko Ivankovic
		Branko Ivankovich has entered a new and complex phase of his career.
		I have been a supporter of Branko, as he is called by many in Iran, over the last 22 months.
		For Branko to remain as the right coach for our national team, he needs to perform a serious self-evaluation and take concrete steps to correct mistakes made and weaknesses all across the program.
	www.irankicks.com /ikboard/showthread.php?t=35540 (1321 words)

	Team Melli and Coaching Dispute - ( WC Package contest )
		Born in 1954 in his native Croatia, Branko Ivankovic was appointed coach of the Iranian national soccer team on January 29, 2002.
		Ivankovic brought a lot of coaching experiences he had including assistant coach of the Croatian National Soccer team in the World Cup 98’ campaign.
		On October 3, 2003, Branko Ivankovic got appointed as the official head coach of the Iranian National soccer team.
	www.irangoals.com /site/fullstory/20051229034465715561.php?action=results (402 words)

	The AFC Asian Cup 2007 Official Website (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Branko Ivankovic’s side dominated their semi-final against China only to succumb in a penalty shootout after Yahya Golmohammadi’s attempt went awry.
		A holder of a PhD in Physical Education, Ivankovic coached a number of clubs in his native Croatia before becoming an assistant to Miroslav Blazevic with the Croatia side that finished third at the 1998 World Cup.
		Replaced by Homayoun Shahrokhi, Ivankovic was reappointed in October 2003 and coached the team to victory in the WAFF Championship and third place at the Asian Cup.
	www.afcasiancup.com /en/tournament/teams.asp?cid=1333&sqid=944&tbl=Y (396 words)

	ESPN.com Soccernet Global: News - Ivankovic denied as Iran lose 3-2 to Slovakia
		TEHRAN (Reuters) - Branko Ivankovic's reign as Iran coach has got off to a disappointing start as they went down 3-2 to an inexperienced Slovakia side.
		Ivankovic, the Croatian who replaced compatriot Miroslav Blazevic at the end of last month, saw his team concede as early as the fifth minute, when Lubos Reyter headed home.
		The home fans were given something to celebrate by Ali Karimi 14 minutes later, as the striker evaded challenges and rounded the visitors' keeper to equalise.
	www.soccernet.com /global/news/2002/0206/20020206iranivankovic.html (176 words)

	Persian League
		It is no secret that Ivankovic does not have many friends amongst the capital’s large core of sports writers.
		The situation in Branko Ivankovic’s case is somewhat different.
		In the last few months, Ivankovic has tried to improve the situation by opening up to the press and granting them more interviews, but the damage may have already been done.
	www.persianleague.com /news/Morenews.cfm?News=2464 (630 words)

	ESPNsoccernet - Global - Iran coach slams referee after Cup exit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Iran coach Branko Ivankovic launched a withering attack on the referee after his side were beaten by hosts China in the Asian Cup semi-finals.
		Ivankovic was furious that Lebanese official Talaat Najm produced only a yellow card when China defender Zhang Yaokun brought down Ali Karimi late in the game.
		Ivankovic claimed not to have seen that incident.
	soccernet.espn.go.com /headlinenews?id=306106&cc=5901 (402 words)

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