Iran goalkeeper Beiranvand dreams of facing Ronaldo in Turin derby

Source: Xinhua| 2019-07-25 22:40:27|Editor: Mu Xuequan
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TEHRAN, July 25 (Xinhua) -- Iran and Persepolis goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand dreams of playing against Cristiano Ronaldo in Turin derby, the website Persian Football reported on Thursday.

Beiranvand has been linked with a move to Serie A soccer club Torino.

"I dream of playing against CR7 in the Turin derby," Beiranvand was quoted as saying.

Beiranvand saved a penalty from Ronaldo in the match against Portugal in the 2018 World Cup which took his name into the international spotlight.

The 26-year-old also helped Persepolis win three successive Iran league titles.

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