(NOT CONFIRMED); Fifa includes Karimi in the list of "King of dribble" candidates

[Mansoor]

I can't find any other source but Mehr News Agency to report this news. IRIB also reported this news, refering to Mehr as the source. So, please before getting too hyped about this, check on more resource (Mehr is better than newspapers but still below 90% accuracy and reliability):

Fifa is planning to select the "World's King of Dribble" (check translation). The list announced by FIFA includes Karimi, Ronaldinho, and Zeidan. The player will be selected via the poll and votes.

از سوی فیفا صورت گرفت ؛
علی کریمی یکی از کاندیداهای دریافت عنوان " سلطان دریبل" جهان / رقابت هافبک تیم ملی ایران با زیدان و رونالدینهو
فدراسیون بین المللی فوتبال نام علی کریمی را در کنار بازیکنان بزرگ جهان برای کسب عنوان " سلطان دریبل" جهان قرار داد.
به گزارش خبرنگار" مهر" سایت رسمی فدراسیون بین المللی فوتبال (فیفا) برای انتخاب بهترین بازیکن دریبل زن جهان اسامی برخی از بازیکنان را برای حضور در نظر سنجی و رای گیری اعلام کرده است که در بین آنها نام علی کریمی هافبک تیم ملی فوتبال ایران و باشگاه بایرن مونیخ آلمان نیزدیده می شود. کریمی دراین انتخاب باید با بازیکنانی نظیر رونالدینهو ، زیدان و... رقابت کند.

IRIB:
کریمی در جمع بهترین دریبل زنهای جهان
ساعت خبر: 17:49 - تاريخ خبر: 28/12/1384

فدراسیون بین المللی فوتبال )فیفا( نام علی کریمی را در کنار بازیکنانی همچون رونالدینهو و زیدان برای کسب عنوان سلطان دریبل جهان قرار داد .

به گزارش خبرگزاری مهر, سایت رسمی فدراسیون بین المللی فوتبال برای انتخاب بهترین بازیکن دریبل زن جهان اسامی برخی بازیکنان را برای حضور در نظر سنجی و رای گیری اعلا*م کرده است که در بین آنها نام کریمی هافبک تیم ملی فوتبال ایران و باشگاه بایرن مونیخ آلمان نیز به چشم می خورد .

[BEHTASH]

If this is true, you know who im voting for .... :D

BEHTASH

[1908]

ronaldinho is so gonna kill the polll

[khabalood]

Just being on a list with those two is an honour.

[the-ali]

I am surprised Arien Robben was not included.

[Salar]

I am surprised Arien Robben was not included.

Arjen Robben had a one off season last year, he hasnt done any magic this year, i think Joe Cole's a much better dribbler than him

[BEHTASH]

Arjen Robben had a one off season last year, he hasnt done any magic this year, i think Joe Cole's a much better dribbler than him

Cole is a good dribbler but he can't shoot the ball at all!! No accuracy! Not even for SHEPARDS PIE! ;)

BEHTASH

[nypimpofpersia34]

Cole is a good dribbler but he can't shoot the ball at all!! No accuracy! Not even for SHEPARDS PIE! ;)

BEHTASH
but thats not what the poll is about...;)

I dont think the list is done, it says it INCLUDES Karimi, Zidane, and Ronaldinho, i dont think they could have a poll on dribbling without c. ronaldo, etc...

But if its true, we as iranian fans, regardless of who we think really deserves the title, must unite and push karimi to the top!

[Amin_]

I'd be very surprised if C. Ronaldo wouldn't be in the list.

Anyway, I hope it'll be true. Even tho Ronaldinho will win this, I know that all Iranians and a lot of Arabs all over the world will vote for him.

[Shahin K]

It would be an honour!

[persianballer]

i doubt karimi will be on he doesnt dribble anymore.........he only dribbles a bit like anynormal player

[Malkay]

Cole is a good dribbler but he can't shoot the ball at all!! No accuracy! Not even for SHEPARDS PIE! ;)
BEHTASH


You have no idea what you're talking about, mate... absolutely no idea!!! Joe Cole is one of the best, if not the best, volley-er in the prem! He knows where the goal is and he is often on target when he's not busy assisting goals

[MOMO]

You have no idea what you're talking about, mate... absolutely no idea!!! Joe Cole is one of the best, if not the best, volley-er in the prem! He knows where the goal is and he if often on target when he's not busy assisting goals
i agree, hes a fine talent

[kian_b]

ronaldinho is so gonna kill the polll

oh yeah he truly is going to kill it. 99% :)

eventhough i like ali veerryyy much i will vote for ronaldinho because he is the absolute best player in the universe and i love watching him play. you really see he loves the game and this is truly rare today...

[AliOlia]

oh yeah he truly is going to kill it. 99% :)
eventhough i like ali veerryyy much i will vote for ronaldinho because he is the absolute best player in the universe and i love watching him play. you really see he loves the game and this is truly rare today...

thats what alot of brazilians are like.....they have fun playing

[zereshk-ali]

I am surprised Arien Robben was not included.

Robben relies more on his pace than his dribbling ability....and he runs like a limp-wristed girl.

[ashkan90]

Chi begam wallah. Karimi is our pride. Haha i remember when i was a 10 or 11 year old boy & Karimi was with Perspolis, i always said this guy will become world famous, & nobody believed me.

Hala zadam tu soorateshun!

Karimi will become a world starrrrrr, trust me guys!!

[Kaveh Ahangar]

I will vote for Ronaldinho, he is THA MAN!!!

[babak_australia]

I think the Karimi of old deserves to be in the list and i hope come the World Cup we will see some of that magic dribbling.
However i feel that Joe Cole, C. Ronaldo, Robinho, Henry, KAKA <---(he is a close second to Ronaldinho.) all should be in this shortlist if Karimi is there. No offence to Karimi but these guys are all exceptional dribblers.

I wish that Karimi would win but anything short of a win for Ronaldinho is an insult to football, the guy is a god and deserves to win this award.