Queiroz wistfully waves goodbye

Coach proud 'to have done it my way' after Iran's ignominious Asian Cup exit

AL-AIN, United Arab Emirates - Veteran coach Carlos Queiroz quoted Frank Sinatra, gushed over his players and argued furiously with a critic as he said goodbye to Iran on Monday.

"Now the end is here," said the 65-year-old Portuguese, who is stepping down after Iran's 3-0 loss to Japan in the Asian Cup semifinals.