Football Shorts - Episode 140 TWO NEW NATIONAL COACHES

Javier Clemente, former coach of Spain and Serbia, has accepted the role of coaching the Iranian national team for the 2010 World Cup qualifiers. Iran has been without a coach since Amir Ghalanoi's departure. Meanwhile, Cuba, which last participated in the World Cup in 1938, has appointed Germany's Reinhold Fanz to lead their team to the 2010 World Cup. Fanz, loaned from Bonner SC, will have his living and travel expenses covered by Cuba. The Cuban team will train in Germany, reflecting a strategic move to improve their football skills.

Who has been appointed as the head coach of the Iranian national team for the 2010 World Cup qualification?

• Reinhold Fanz

• Amir Ghalanoi

• Javier Clemente

• Bonner SC

What was the reason for Iran's previous coach, Amir Ghalanoi, leaving the team?

• He retired from coaching.

• He was offered a better position elsewhere.

• Iran was knocked out by South Korea in the Asian Cup quarterfinals.

• He decided to coach a club team.

What was a significant reason for Javier Clemente's dismissal from the Serbian national team?

• He retired from coaching.

• He had a conflict with the Serbian Football Association.

• He failed to qualify the team for Euro 2008.

• He accepted a position with another national team.

Which country has Reinhold Fanz been appointed to coach for the 2010 World Cup qualification?

• Iran

• Spain

• Serbia

• Cuba

What is unique about Cuba's arrangement with Reinhold Fanz as their coach?

• They are paying him a high salary.

• They are only covering his living and travel expenses.

• He is the first Cuban coach in history.

• He is coaching both the national and club teams.