WC22 TM's preparation and friendlies

[Keshwardoost]

Apparently Skocic had some sort of surgery in Croatia. He is ok and recovering now.

publish date: 12 may 1401 - 17:27
skoczyk's successful surgery in croatia
the head coach of our national football team, who returned to croatia to spend the holidays, went through a successful surgery.
dragan skovic returned to his home country to visit family after the draw of the national team's world cup matches, according to the football federation's official website.

he also had a successful surgery during his stay.
the head coach of the national team was faced with a gastrointestinal complication that was treated with this successful surgery.

skoczyk's recovery has been a few days and the national team's headman is not a problem at the moment

http://ffiri.ir/fa/news/11766/%D8%AC...A7%D8%B3%DB%8C

[Damavand]

Does anyone know what happened with the New Zealand friendly ?? What was the issue ??

Some members were complaining that they are not a worthy opponent but it is heck of a lot better than sitting here with no friendly at all.

[diz]

Does anyone know why the New Zealand friendly was not finalized ?? What was the issue ??

Some members were complaining that they are not a worthy opponent but it was better than sitting here with nothing.

I'm not sure it was ever more than IFF's dream to have this friendly. I don't think I saw any evidence that the NZ FA was even aware/involved. In short, it was a non-starter and IFF just ran their mouth about it until the jig was up.

[Nokhodi]

Does anyone know what happened with the New Zealand friendly ?? What was the issue ??

Some members were complaining that they are not a worthy opponent but it is heck of a lot better than sitting here with no friendly at all.

I'm not sure it was ever more than IFF's dream to have this friendly. I don't think I saw any evidence that the NZ FA was even aware/involved. In short, it was a non-starter and IFF just ran their mouth about it until the jig was up.

I don't think it's gone yet.
It's probably the only they're negotiating.

[Damavand]

I'm not sure it was ever more than IFF's dream to have this friendly. I don't think I saw any evidence that the NZ FA was even aware/involved. In short, it was a non-starter and IFF just ran their mouth about it until the jig was up.

The TM players should unite in protest about this disgraceful circus show. They should demand that we go to Kirin Cup in Japan. Our federation keeps saying they are broke and can’t afford friendlies.

Fine. Then your other alternative is to accept that invitation.

With this kind of preparation I seriously prefer our team not go to Qatar and embarrass themselves.

[diz]

The TM players should unite in protest about this disgraceful circus show. They should demand that we go to Kirin Cup in Japan. Our federation keeps saying they are broke and can’t afford friendlies.

I hear your sentiment, but it's really not their job. They need to focus on physical, psychological, and emotional preparation. It's really the coach's job to do this. CQ did this with as much blood, sweat, and tears as he could. Skocik is MIA. IFF is having tea and shirnee. The outlook is quite dismal, and we're hoping for handouts from friendly nations like Qatar.

[Damavand]

^ Since our coach is a YES MAN and our federation are a bunch of incompetent boobs then it’s up to the players to make things happen.

We are losing precious time by sitting on our butts.

[armen]

I don't think it's gone yet.
It's probably the only they're negotiating.

It's a possibility - interestingly, New Zealand's upcoming schedule has a friendly for June 9th in Qatar, but no opponent is named for that match. New Zealand's official June schedule:

Confirmed Fixtures:

New Zealand v Peru – International Friendly
Sunday 5 June 2022 - 5:30pm (local)
Barcelona, Spain

New Zealand v To Be Announced – International Friendly (behind closed doors)
Thursday 9 June 2022 - Time TBC (local)
Doha, Qatar

New Zealand v Costa Rica – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Intercontinental Play-Off
Tuesday 14 June 2022 - Time TBC (local)
Doha, Qatar

https://www.nzfootball.co.nz/newsarticle/114863

Maybe TM will play New Zealand on June 9th?

[diz]

IFF trying to schedule a friendly with New Zealand

[oracle]

tm might travel to canada
and play some friendlies there.
the latest VIS VIS

[inarsenewetrust]

per varzesh 3:

Canada camp is being discussed. Canada is supposedly our #1 priority for friendly (makes total sense).

The trip would include 1-2 additional friendlies. So far high on list of TM staff/federation - Ecuador. Cameroon also being considered.

Obviously treat as a pile of horseshit and nothing more until further notice.

[khabalood]

^ Since our coach is a YES MAN and our federation are a bunch of incompetent boobs then it’s up to the players to make things happen.

We are losing precious time by sitting on our butts.

The government could literally kill their families if they say anything or act out.

[oracle]

iran games sholud be in common wealth stadiums
all games will be sold out 55k no problem

on the way home
they should stop at the good ole los angeles
collosium or rosebowl
play friendly in front of 100k against mexico
IF
THAT GAME HAPPEN
MEXICO VS IRAN IN VEGAS OR L.A
i will go get vaccinated to be able to attend

[Casra The Great]

Canada would be an absolute perfect friendly opponent for Iran. Great prep for US and of the few quality teams with open friendly dates in June. Unfortunately it makes too much sense for it to actually happen

[Nokhodi]

Canada would be an absolute perfect friendly opponent for Iran. Great prep for US and of the few quality teams with open friendly dates in June. Unfortunately it makes too much sense for it to actually happen

Canada game would be September. Canada has Concacaf nations league in June.

I don’t think the game will happen. Too much political garbage.