Pepe Losada and the dream of a nation: returning Iran to the top of Asia 50 years later

Spanish fitness coach Pepe Losada joins Iran's technical staff ahead of the Saudi Arabia Asian Cup, targeting the nation's first continental title since 1970.

Pepe Losada, a fitness coach from Cádiz, has joined the technical team of Iran manager Amir Ghalenoei as the squad prepares for the Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia. Iran, historically one of Asia's strongest football nations, last won the tournament in 1970 and will be looking to reclaim continental glory under their new setup.