Iran coach Carlos Queiroz lambasted German soccer icon Juergen Klinsmann for criticising his team's World Cup conduct, calling his remarks a 'disgrace to football' and urging him to quit his FIFA post, as Iran's soccer federation demanded an apology.
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group B - Wales v Iran - Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar - November 25, 2022 Iran coach Carlos Queiroz reacts REUTERS/Dylan MartinezKlinsmann says gamesmanship part of Iran soccer cultureIran seeking to reach World Cup last 16 for first time
"That's their culture and that's their way of doing it and that's why Carlos Queiroz, he fits really well in the Iranian national team," said Klinsmann, a former United States coach. Iran play the United States in a decisive Group B match on Tuesday and have a chance to reach the last 16 for the first time.
"No matter how much I can respect what you did inside the pitch, those remarks about Iran culture, Iran national team and my players are a disgrace to football." "As a former player, he will not be judged by his famous dramatic dives. And for sure, as a football professional, he will not be judged for any other political or historical matters related to his country," it said in a message to reporters.
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