The coach of Iran, Carlos Queirozcriticized the German soccer icon Juergen Klinsmann for questioning his team’s behavior at World Cupcalled his comments “a disgrace to football” and urged him to resign from world governing body FIFA.
In comments as an analyst for the BBC broadcaster, 1990 World Cup winner Klinsmann accused Iran of systematic intelligence in Friday’s stunning stoppage-time 0-2 win against Wales on Friday and said Queiroz’s record among others other national teams became a perfect match for Iran. “That’s their culture and that’s their way of operating and that’s why Queiroz is a great fit for the Iran team,” said Klinsmann, the former United States coach.
He added: “This is not by coincidence, this is all on purpose. This is just part of their culture, this is how they play it and work with the referee… constantly glued to their ears, constantly in your face in the This is their culture and you lose focus and concentration,” he added.
Iran will play the United States in a decisive Group B game on Tuesday and have a chance to reach the round of 16 for the first time in history.
Queiroz, 69, who has managed Real Madrid, Portugal and Manchester United and is in his second spell as Iran manager, said no one can undermine his team’s integrity.
“You question my character with prejudice and an air of superiority,” he said in a message to Klinsmann on social media, in statements shared by the Iranian team. “As much as I respect what you did on the pitch, those comments about Iranian culture, the Iranian team and my players are a disgrace to football.”
The Portuguese expects some action from FIFA
Queiroz said Klinsmann, as a member of a special FIFA Technical Study Group, will also be welcome to visit the Iran camp, mingle with the team and learn about Persian culture and how much the players love and respect him. this is soccer.
“Despite your outrageous comments on the BBC that try to undermine our efforts, sacrifices and abilities, we promise you that we will not judge your culture, origin and background and that you will always be welcome in our family,” said by Queiroz. . “At the same time, we just want to follow well what will be the decision of FIFA regarding his position. Obviously, we hope that he will resign before visiting us.”
Source: La Verdad
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