Queiroz Interview with Portuguese Newspaper

[armen]

Before leaving Russia, Queiroz gave a lengthy interview with the Portuguese newspaper Publico, which you can read here:

https://www.publico.pt/2018/06/27/de...onaldo-1836029

The interview is in Portuguese, but you can read it using Google Translate.

Among the things he mentions:

* Apparently, some of the Portuguese players outright refused to exchange shirts with Iranian players after the game, as is customary. Queiroz criticized this, saying (using Google Translate), "And I was also sad that some Portuguese players refused to change their shirts with the Iranians. I reaffirm: it was not this inheritance and values that I received, of respect, humility, ethics and tolerance. They are not out of fashion, or even the biggest in the world."

* Queiroz was asked whether he would continue coaching TM; his response (using Google Translate), "Before this competition had a huge desire to try the fifth qualification for a world cup. But there's been a void in me since the last game, it's not the same thing anymore. Football is becoming too much in show off. Players are more time in the advertisements and interviews than in the field. I think I'm losing the train a little bit. I have not yet made a decision about my future, but I have an invitation from the Iranian federation to continue for another six months until the Asian Cup."

* Queiroz also disclosed what he told Santos after the game, and the Portuguese player Moutinho during the game.

[OFFSIDE_1]

I hope Uruguay sends the Portugal team packing

[Omid177]

I hope Uruguay sends the Portugal team packing

Unfortunately Portugal will win the WC. They have too much luck and also FIFA supports them because of Ronaldo's star power. They'll win the WC like they won the Euros.
What a disgusting team. I really hate them.

[qwert6]

"The history of the selection did not start in Madeira with Cristiano Ronaldo"

Carlos Queiroz is hurt because he was not greeted by most of the Portuguese at the end of the match. Before returning to Iran he told PÚBLICO how proud he is of his players.

Paulo Curado
PAULO CURADO in Moscow June 27, 2018, 7:01 Share news


A few moments after leaving Russia, Carlos Queiroz lamented the criticism that called into question his patriotism at the end of the game against Portugal. He pointed to the way the video reporter is being used and criticized the way referees are taking responsibility for difficult decisions, such as the one that was paying the red card to the Portuguese captain.

Did you sleep well tonight, after the emotions of Monday?
I could have slept better if we had made it through to the second phase. Or not. But I slept with a clear conscience, proud of the work we did, despite all the limitations. The most important thing was to compete with honor and dignity. Nobody gave anything for our selection.

Quaresma responds to Queiroz: "Voices of ass do not reach heaven"

Do you feel you got too close?
Yes, two minutes from the end Portugal could have been out if we had had the happiness to score that goal we failed. Terms up to the last minute to discuss a qualification in a group with Spain and Portugal only makes us proud.

Is this the biggest soccer game in Iran?
Yes No doubt. And , above all, because it comes in an increasingly difficult environment due to sanctions facing the country. It was excellent and worthy to demonstrate that when work is based on certain values and is believed it is always possible, even with a group of players who are, most of them amateurs. And I think we could have been even better if we had fulfilled the preparation plan we had originally designed, but the sanctions and the lack of financial conditions did not allow it. My players are to be congratulated and deserve the respect of the whole world.

Are you happy with the performance against Portugal?
Yeah, we did a great job. We have blocked the Portuguese team in all its strengths. Not having the humility to acknowledge the merit of our performance is that it is really lacking in respect.

But Fernando Santos acknowledged the merit at the end of the game ...
Yes, but some Portuguese players did not. And the typical Portuguese press that since 2010 every time that crosses with me implies that I am less Portuguese than the others. Unlike some of the commentators who criticized me after the match, I owe nothing to anyone. I never asked club presidents to pay my bills. I know them all and I know the presidents who gave them money to talk to. And that's why some do not like me. I know how some people pay their bills. Truth hurts. And I want to make it clear that I am not speaking here as Carlos Queiroz is an adept of Portugal, but as a soccer professional and coach of Iran.

Carlos Queiroz criticizes refereeing and Portuguese players. Quaresma responds in the same currency
Carlos Queiroz criticizes refereeing and Portuguese players. Quaresma responds in the same currency
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Do you think the Portuguese do not understand this?
Some people do not understand and take it into the realm of patriotism or nationalism. But I am accustomed to being this man who lives against a part of the nation and has a part of the nation against him. It is an almost political stigma that exists since South Africa. When I am in the bank I defend the interests of my team and when something is wrong I say. Can not you be Portuguese and honest?

And did a lot of things happen wrong with Portugal?
I did not criticize the arbitration at the press conference contrary to what was said. I did not even mention it. I just talked about the VAR system. I want to know how it works, because there are doubts. What's going on? Who is the referee? There are doubts that are not just mine and that have been put by all coaches. The public also does not know and must know how this system helps the referee. I spoke about this with Fernando Santos at FIFA and we all had doubts.

What are your doubts?
I want to know who is refereeing the game. These referees coming from Asia or Africa are not familiar with the VAR and do not assume what their key role is to take responsibility during the match. They are doing like Pilate, to resort to this system to wash their hands of their responsibility. And nobody knows who is responsible for what and for what. The VAR was not born to provoke the situations that have happened in this World-wide one. I tried to say this before the departure of Portugal. The VAR was not created to cause more problems, but to solve them or lessen human error and protect the credibility of the game. It has to be clear and obvious and the audience has to know what's going on. To err with the VAR is inhumane.

Unlike some of the commentators who criticized me after the match, I owe nothing to anyone. I know them all and the presidents who gave them money to speak. And that's why some do not like me
And the VAR erred in analyzing the bid for Cristiano Ronaldo's alleged aggression to an Iranian player with the elbow?
If the referee went to consult the VAR and found that there was aggression he had no choice but to expel. But this has nothing to do with Cristiano, it could have been with any other player. I never thought I'd live it after 37 years of football. Either it was red card or it was nothing, period. I even admit it's nothing, but there was only one smart decision from the referee that was not to sanction. To punish has no alternative and must have the courage to show red. So he made a half decision. Violent conduct is red card, there's nothing to cheat about.

Do you think the referee did not have the courage to expel Ronaldo?
Absolutely. Neither the referee nor anyone else. It is clear and obvious that the referee after being pressed by the Portuguese team did not have the courage. But it was not just that. Soon after, Cristiano intercepted a ball with his hand in the air and it is not shown to him in yellow. There was still a clear fault over Taremi in which William makes a 'tie' from behind and is not penalized. The VAR did not indicate, but if it was on the other side?

He pointed out a penultimate vote in favor of Iran ...
Our penultimate was easy to analyze and the referee almost did not need to go to the VAR.

[What he said in João Moutinho's ear] It's very simple: 'John helps me calm that malt inside. My players do not have much experience, it helps everyone calm down. '
You also needed the VAR to mark the penultimate against Iran ...
After how long? This has to do with football. I was and am one of the greatest advocates of the VAR, but this is not it. Referees must have character and courage and exercise justice fairly. I saw the Portugal-Morocco very closely [second round] and it is not possible that the VAR did not see Pepe knocked out an opponent in the move that led to the Portuguese goal.

But he also did not see or mention Diego Costa's failure on Pepe, who preceded the Portugal-Spain draw in the first round.
And this is wrong. It is impossible not to see. After two years of experience and training with this system, it would be natural for coaches and the public to explain their decisions, as in other modalities. In Portugal they do not know the economic difficulties with which many Iranians are living because of the sanctions, but they filled three stadiums in Russia. They deserve respect and know what is going on inside the field. As coach of Iran I have to tell the truth and I know it will hurt some people. What I do not think is admissible is that when I give my opinion there appears a group of gentlemen who feel more Portuguese than I and accuse me of wanting to settle some old accounts.

What did he say in João Moutinho's ear before his entrance into the field?
It is very simple, said the following: 'John helps me calm that malt in there. My players do not have much experience, it helps everyone calm down. '

And what talked to Fernando Santos that seemed to be felt with you at the end of the game?
It had to do with penálti's bid against Iran. I wanted to watch the pitch on the television and the referee threatened me with the expulsion. At that moment it gave me a great heat and I just wanted to leave. I went out to see what had happened to a FIFA chamber in the access tunnel to the lawn. They called me a gambler, but I was just defending the interests of my team. If it were otherwise the Portuguese would have done the same.

But what did they say to each other?
I went to hug him and congratulate him and he said he was feeling. I explained to him that it had nothing to do with him and as friends of always we exchanged words of affection the friendship with each other. He had not noticed what had happened and took that as a personal matter, which I understand. It is an incident that among friends has no meaning or importance.

And was he convinced by the penultimate against Iran?
I will not say it was not, but I would like to know the opinion of the VAR if it was on the other side. I have my opinion on the bid, but I will not comment.

Most of the Portuguese players did not want to greet him at the end and Ricardo Quaresma even said that if he had to talk about whether he would stay there for many hours ...
Quaresma will still have to play for my national team and I will not be making any comments. But if all the coaches he had talked about would stay for a few years talking. Everyone from Sporting to FC Porto. We'd better stick around. If you have to say something about me, have the courage and say it now. To say that I did not respect the Portuguese players ... How come I did not respect them? Even so I was happy that three Portuguese players greeted me in the end, Adrien, Bruno Alves and Beto.

Did you try to destabilize the Portuguese players with their reactions during the match?
Why did I destabilize the team? In my press conference of anticipation of the game I only said that Portugal is not only a candidate, it is favorite to win the World Cup. Being champion of Europe raises the players' self-esteem. It is not a requirement, it is a must. We have to take on our responsibilities. I praised the Portuguese team, I did not destabilize it.

His reactions on the bench in the game with Spain were not the same. Because?
It was not a game, neither near nor far, equal in terms of competitiveness. What is hard to admit is that against Portugal we did an extremely competitive game, which we dominated longer than we were able to dominate Spain. We were a competent team and, taking advantage of the ingenuity of Quaresma, Portugal did not create great danger. I say things that many Portuguese would like to say and do not say. Personally, I do not identify with certain things that happen in the Portuguese team.

Lent is still going to play for my team and I will not be making any comments. But if the coaches he had talked about would stay up for years
For example?
Do not greet a coach who has served 12 years in the Portuguese national team. I have won European and world titles, with reforms and ideas. The history of the Portuguese Football Federation did not start on the island of Madeira with Cristiano Ronaldo. It started much earlier. And the values I received from José Augusto, Simões, Eusébio, Torres, Jaime Graça, Humberto Coelho, Toni were not these. I am not saying that they are wrong, just that they are not mine and not many people's. I already had my account in South Africa [2010 World Cup when I was coaching the national team]. Some of the people who tried to destroy my personal and professional life at the time are even accused and some are in jail or going there.

You mean the names?
No, they know who they are. This will hurt the conscience of some. Of those who fell silent. They know what happened in the federation, which happened in the case of doping , in the case of Nani. Some press accused me of hiding a doping case because he was a Manchester United player. It was a shame. I have no accounts to settle with anyone, but I have no bad memory.

Are you proud of your players?
He could not be prouder. I found them sad and disappointed at the end of the game. They were aware of what they did and that they had the qualification in hand. They caught some of the best players in the world. I thanked them for bringing me here. We made three epic encounters. And I was also sad that some Portuguese players refused to change their shirts with the Iranians. I reaffirm: it was not this inheritance and values that I received, of respect, humility, ethics and tolerance. They are not out of fashion, or even the biggest in the world.

Portugal continue in Russia, but goes to the "bad side" of the World

How do you coach the analysis of the Portuguese team?
Honestly it is still too hasty to do analysis during the group stages, which is completely different from the phase to be eliminated. Do everything or nothing, when the true spirit of the World Cup enters the field.

Did Ronaldo's display in front of Spain surprise him?
Those who were surprised were the Spaniards. Thankfully that happened because it allowed me to study your game and completely null it in the match against us.

Is your relationship with Ronaldo sanctioned after the World Cup qualifier in South Africa?
For my part, I have no clashes with anyone. You have to ask him. My career and his career are much greater than this incident in South Africa.

What is the balance of this World Cup so far?
Everything is going very well and it is an extremely competitive championship. One note: Europe is increasingly distant from other continents.

Are you going back to Iran now?
Yeah, I'll have to come face to face. Our goal was to qualify for the next stage but we could not. I am sorry and I have to assume my responsibilities.

After eight years at the helm of Iran's national team, do you plan to continue?
Before this competition had a huge desire to try the fifth qualification for a world cup. But there's been a void in me since the last game, it's not the same thing anymore. Football is becoming too much in show off . Players are more time in the advertisements and interviews than in the field. I think I'm losing the train a little bit. I have not yet made a decision about my future, but I have an invitation from the Iranian federation to continue for another six months until the Asian Cup.


Queiroz to be Queiroz: "I was not born to be a nice guy"

Are you bad to loser?
I have to admit that it is a defect of mine. Whoever says that about me is quite right. The only person who is forbidden there to play anything with the grandchildren or the children is me. Whether it's the cards or anything, I always have to win even if I have to change the cards [laughs]. Losing is not me and I'm proud of it. I hate being a nice loser, I was not born to be nice to others. I have an amazing heartburn when I lose.

How are you following the crisis at Sporting?
In the distance. It is an unpleasant situation, to see a club that I served, with such a history, to fall into such a situation. But for me it is not surprising. I worked there for two years and seven months and it does not surprise me. Not by the gravity of the situation, but by the spirit I saw in the past. He often said that the club was more obsessively preoccupied with the neighbor of the Second Circular than it was with itself. With your own path and values. Political and strategic mistakes were made that were to me, as coach and sympathizer, incomprehensible.

[ramingeles2000]

the transaltion makes no sense...was he telling Jao Moutinho to calm things down on the field because the iranian players were inexperienced?

[armen]

* Apparently, some of the Portuguese players outright refused to exchange shirts with Iranian players after the game, as is customary. Queiroz criticized this, saying (using Google Translate), "And I was also sad that some Portuguese players refused to change their shirts with the Iranians. I reaffirm: it was not this inheritance and values that I received, of respect, humility, ethics and tolerance. They are not out of fashion, or even the biggest in the world."

I can't verify this, but according to someone on another Iranian football forum, one of the Portugal players was apparently Ronaldo himself:

"I think someone (Omid Ebrahimi i think it was) asked Ronaldo for his shirt and Ronaldo was like fuck off throwing a fit. You can see it from the final whistle shots from the stands on the 90 report."

http://forums.iransportspress.com/th....87425/page-19

Does anyone here have access to the video from the 90 (navad) report mentioned above to confirm this account?

[persianballer]

Sardar in an interview said the players were swearing at Iranians

[Paradigm]

I hope Uruguay sends the Portugal team packing

My feeling is if Portugal advances deep in the tournament, Iran has bragging rights to having tied them. Today I was speaking to a random girl who turned out to be from Sweden. I congratulated her for beating Mexico. She asked where I was from, to which I responded "Iran." She immediately said: "You are no longer playing." That was humiliating for me to hear in front of others, but it goes to show how people think, and recall certain tangible things down the line.

[khosro]

My feeling is if Portugal advances deep in the tournament, Iran has bragging rights to having tied them. Today I was speaking to a random girl who turned out to be from Sweden. I congratulated her for beating Mexico. She asked where I was from, to which I responded "Iran." She immediately said: "You are no longer playing." That was humiliating for me to hear in front of others, but it goes to show how people think, and recall certain tangible things down the line.

No offence intended but I'm not sure why you would feel "humiliated" by a random person who you don't know who also clearly has no class. Furthermore, feel free to call me a chauvinist but what would you expect a woman to say who probably has a very limited understanding of football?

[Adesor Vafaseya]

I was shocked how many Portuguese are attacking him on his facebook page.
CQ posted a message on facebook criticising Quaresma for his conduct vs Iran, and all Portuguese are swearing at CQ calling him unpatriotic and tell him, stay in Iran bla bla....
And I thought we are bad on social media....!

[Nokhodi]

My feeling is if Portugal advances deep in the tournament, Iran has bragging rights to having tied them. Today I was speaking to a random girl who turned out to be from Sweden. I congratulated her for beating Mexico. She asked where I was from, to which I responded "Iran." She immediately said: "You are no longer playing." That was humiliating for me to hear in front of others, but it goes to show how people think, and recall certain tangible things down the line.

If that's humiliating for you, you've had a very easy life.

[Philosophy_King]

I can't verify this, but according to someone on another Iranian football forum, one of the Portugal players was apparently Ronaldo himself:

"I think someone (Omid Ebrahimi i think it was) asked Ronaldo for his shirt and Ronaldo was like fuck off throwing a fit. You can see it from the final whistle shots from the stands on the 90 report."

http://forums.iransportspress.com/th....87425/page-19

Does anyone here have access to the video from the 90 (navad) report mentioned above to confirm this account?

Gaynaldo ist the only reason why i support (after Croatia)
Argentina in this tournement. I want Messi to win it
and remembered as the best player of all time while
CR7 narcism and egocentrism will burn till the end of
his life.

[Rooyintan]

I was shocked how many Portuguese are attacking him on his facebook page.
CQ posted a message on facebook criticising Quaresma for his conduct vs Iran, and all Portuguese are swearing at CQ calling him unpatriotic and tell him, stay in Iran bla bla....
And I thought we are bad on social media....!

Nigerians threatening Cüneyt Çakır with death threats is as worse as it gets on social media and very scary.
https://amebonation.com.ng/over-1800...-of-referee-2/

[Under Lahaf]

I was shocked how many Portuguese are attacking him on his facebook page.
CQ posted a message on facebook criticising Quaresma for his conduct vs Iran, and all Portuguese are swearing at CQ calling him unpatriotic and tell him, stay in Iran bla bla....
And I thought we are bad on social media....!

Fans are always emotional, especially when he coached Iran against them and they got almost eliminated plus Ronaldo getting a yellow. I think they really got pissed after CQ comment that Ronaldo should have received a red card in which case they would have either been eliminated against Iran or would be in deep trouble in next round.

[Irandoust]

If all of these are true, why were the Portuguese players so upset with the Iranian players after the final whistle? Was it because of those Iranian fans who kept the Portuguese players awake the night before the game?
Because at the end, they got through and we didn't. So what was the reason?