KAZAN, Russia (AP) — Iran coach Carlos Queiroz was a big fan of Fernando Hierro the player. He believes the former Real Madrid captain has all the qualities to deliver success at the World Cup as Spain's coach too. Among Queiroz's big regrets is having been deprived of the opportunity to coach Hierro during his short stint in the Madrid dugout. When Queiroz was appointed coach in the Spanish capital in 2003, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez had just released Hierro following 14 seasons with the club. Queiroz said he tried hard to convince Madrid officials it was a mistake to let Hierro go, but they wouldn't listen. "It's ironic," Queiroz told a news conference Tuesday, on the eve of Iran's World Cup match against Spain.Read more on NewsOK.com