'Bcoz I think 'Team Melli' not suit at all for it, if Im not wrong Team melli mean National team in english right ? anyway I had idea for Iran's nickname; The Immortals or Immortals Iran, a name after Xerxes special soldiers who go to the West, defeated the enemies ( Spartan warriors/Greeks ) and Plundered the city of Athens, but this time they go to the west defeated the enemmies to grab the Cup, hehehe..what do you think guys ? 'and Good luck in Germany guys
thanx for the well wishes. good luck to your team as well. btw, made a lil correction to your post. well besides TM, we informally refer to them as lion-hearts (shirrrrreeeeeee, with a roaring pronounciation)! You should hear Azadi (120,000+ people) repeating Shirreeeee when the stadium anouncer introduces each player, it's something very powerful, heart pounding, intimidating.....