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Who is Ali Daei?
Ali Daei is an Iranian former footballer who held the record for most international goals scored by a male player. He netted 109 goals for Iran between 1993 and 2006. Cristiano Ronaldo surpassed his record in 2021, but Daei remains a legendary figure in football history, particularly in Asia.
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