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SPECULATIONS RIFE OVER QUEIROZ’S LEADING IRAN AT 2023 AFC ASIAN CUP
Published: - Oct 03, 2022
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PLDC - Current circumstances around Iran’s National Football Team have raised speculations about Carlos Queiroz staying in the team at least till the end of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.
Iran’s Football Federation signed a contract with the Portuguese last month hoping for better performance in the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
According to their current contract, Queiroz and his assistants receive $50,000 and $30,000 every month till the World Cup.
It seemed that the federation at first sought to appoint Javad Nekounam as the team’s manager after the World Cup, however, his firm decision to remain in Foolad FC has changed the equation.
Accordingly, the federation now seems eager to extend the 69-year-old’s contract till the end of the AFC Asian Cup by maintaining its current conditions.
This was reflected in an interview of Mehdi Mohammad Nabi, a member of the Iran Football Federation's Board of Directors, with a state TV program last Friday.
He said he would send a report to the federation’s head in relation to the extension of Queiroz’s contract. “The conditions of his [Queiroz’s] contract is suitable,” he said, noting that the continental competition starts after the World Cup and that the contract is extendable.
The continental championship is set to be held from June 16 to July 16, 2023.
The Iranian team will try to win the Asian title after 47 years.
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Taremi: Qualifying for the knockout stage would be huge for Iran
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IR Iran drawn in tough group including England, Wales and USA
Taremi recounts his side’s difficult path to the tournament
Carlos Queiroz at helm of Team Melli for second consecutive World Cup
When IR Iran reached the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers, the opportunity to seal their place at the finals came against arch-rivals Iraq. As fate would have it, Taremi scored the only goal of the game, sparking joyous celebrations both on the pitch and nationwide.
The current Porto star is one of the Republic’s all-time leading scorers and carries much of the nation’s hopes and dreams on his shoulders. Ahead of what is sure to be a tough group at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, Taremi’s sole focus is on making the knockout phase, especially given the difficult situation surrounding the team.
FIFA: How would you describe Iranians’ love for football?
Mehdi Taremi: Iranians are a football-obsessed people, which is reflected in their support for the national team. They love most sports, but football holds a special place in their hearts.
Football is a huge part of many Iranians' lives and evokes so much emotion! It makes their week when we win and, on the flipside, ruins it if we’re beaten.
You were a starter in two of your side’s games at Russia 2018. What are your memories of that tournament?
We gave it our all in Russia, but unfortunately, we couldn’t quite pull it off.
We had the chance to get past the group stages for the first time in our history, but luck didn’t quite go our way. That’s football.
Despite the early exit, we took a lot of positives from the tournament. Even after our defeat to Spain, our fans were celebrating on the streets because we gave a good account of ourselves. We played three games and had chances to progress. I think it was a special period in everyone's lives.
What does it mean for the national team to make it to the World Cup?
It's definitely special when your country qualifies, and we get to fly our country's flag. It fills us with pride to know we’re one of just 32 teams. We gave everything to make sure we qualified. No matter who you are, playing for your country in a World Cup is the greatest honour of them all.
What will it take for IR Iran to succeed this time?
For us, qualifying [for the knockout phase] would be huge. We’ll give everything we have to achieve that. Of course, there are a few problems facing us, but there are always positives and negatives. At the end of the day, all the players, coaches and the national federation are giving their all to best prepare us for the World Cup and ensure we have a successful campaign.
I have a good feeling about this tournament as I’ve witnessed the team effort – so who knows? Qualifying for the knockout stages for the first time ever would mean a lot for our fans and make us very proud.
USA v IR Iran | Group F | 1998 FIFA World Cup France™ | Full Match Replay
Watch the full match replay from the match between USA and IR Iran played at Stade de Gerland, Lyon on Sunday, 21 June 1998.
Your goals and overall performance helped the team to qualify, but now everyone is expecting great things from you. Are you feeling the pressure at all?
It’s fine to pin expectations on a player, but football is a team sport. Yes, a player can make a difference to a team but that’s not the be all and end all. It’s unrealistic to say one player can do it all on his own. That said, of course I’ll give it my all for Team Melli. Up until this point, I’ve done everything possible. As I said before, I’d give everything to make our cherished fans happy.
Participating in the World Cup is an honour for myself and the country as a whole. If we can fly our country’s flag that bit higher every day, then as a team we have done our job. I promise to try to play my best football in the World Cup.
Can you elaborate more on the chaos of the qualifiers? You started by losing to both Bahrain and Iraq, then we had COVID-19, and to top it all, your fixtures were on foreign soil.
The early stages of qualifying were a testing time for us, with qualifying thrown into doubt. In light of the unprecedented circumstances facing the world with the outbreak of COVID-19, the AFC were forced to make a decision [about fixtures]. A decision we respect. It was all up in the air, and it definitely made things more difficult for us. We went to Bahrain and played in scorching temperatures, but thanks to everyone's efforts, we qualified.
How satisfying was it to win 3-0 against Bahrain in their own country?
As I said before, there were several factors out of our control. At that time, Bahrain and Iraq were our main competition. We had to win every match to qualify top of the group. It was a very special moment, amid exceptional circumstances, but with the team's efforts we were able to achieve this feat.
How did COVID-19 affect the qualifiers?
It had a massive impact because no one knew what the future would hold. We already had the pressure of the matches and then on top of that the unfortunate COVID-19 circumstances. So for sure it was a very difficult period to navigate. Of course, it was a global tragedy. Nothing good came out of that time and people’s loved ones were dying every day - it was super-stressful.
From that moment, you didn’t play in front your fans until 2022. How did it feel to score against Iraq in front of your home crowd?
It’s pure elation when you help your team qualify for a World Cup – so it was a special moment for sure. When you don your country's colours and fly its flag, it always gives you an immense sense of pride.
You topped the group in the third round with eight wins, a draw and a defeat. How proud were the team given all the strife you've been through?
Firstly, there was no such thing as a friendly match for us. We treat every match like a final because we want to improve every time we play. If we don't do this, we’ll never improve. Secondly, we gave it our all to win matches. We wanted to win all ten matches but, unfortunately, due to factors out of our control (such as coronavirus) our squad was left a bit thin. That clearly impacted us negatively.
We wanted to make it ten wins out of ten, but it didn’t turn out that way. Anyway, we were able to top the group, make a statement of intent and, most importantly, do our fans proud.
Read on FIFA+: Five IR Iran players to watch
Which qualifier do you think you performed best in?
For me, the match in which we sealed qualification. It was a moment of sheer joy that everyone shared in.
What were the celebrations like?
After the Iraq game, everyone, including all the backroom staff, came together and we all shared in the moment. Our dear fans were also present, so we shared that joy with around 100,000 people! For me nothing tops that moment during our journey to the World Cup.
What are your childhood memories of watching the World Cup?
Whoever plays football is likely to hold this tournament in high regard. Simple as that. Most children love to watch and play football. They may end up in completely different careers or play another sport entirely, but their love for the game remains entrenched. This is true for everyone, even those who didn't particularly love the game when they were kids.
The World Cup is the biggest event in football and all the big names are on show. When you watch them in action, they fill you with awe and make you dream of one day playing on the biggest stage of them all.
Aziz Bouhaddouz Own Goal 90'+5' | Morocco v IR Iran | 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™
Watch every single goal from the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™.
Can you tell us more about IR Iran's group opponents? Who do see providing the toughest challenge?
We’ll give all our opponents the same respect. This is how it should be in football. There may be slightly stronger and weaker teams, but in the end, what makes you proud is the effort you put in. We will give our all to win these three games, but we’ll also need things to go our way as well. That said, football is unpredictable, so we can never say whether we’ll win or lose.
Iranians have been granted special permission to travel to Qatar. What will it mean for you to have fans cheering you on? Also, what distinguishes your fans from the rest?
As I said, Iranians love football. In Russia, we were playing against Spain and Portugal and both times Iranian fans outnumbered the opposition – they love football that much. Qatar is close to home. They can definitely help us a lot.
Which players are you most looking forward to playing against, and why?
For me, this isn’t important. The most important thing is that we do something memorable in this tournament. There are lots of great players in our group, but it doesn’t change anything for me. I’m not saying that I don’t have respect for these teams, it is in fact a great honour to play against such quality, but the success of the national team is my number one priority. If we want to progress, it doesn’t matter who we’re up against.
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Azmoun and Taremi get Iranians dreaming
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Mehdi Taremi and Sardar Azmoun have Iranians dreaming of history at Qatar 2022
We look at their contrasting journeys to the top
IR Iran will face England and USA in Group B
After being the dominant footballing power in Asia in the 1970s, IR Iran hit the heights again in the mid-90s thanks to a golden generation that paved the way for players from the region to play in Europe.
Thanks to their stellar performance at the AFC Asian Cup 1996, Ali Daei and Karim Bagheri attracted the attention of German side Arminia Bielefeld, where they would become the first Iranians to play in the Bundesliga. They were soon to be followed by Khodadad Azizi, who joined the ranks of Cologne, as Germany seemed to have discovered a new source of footballing talent.
UNSPECIFIED - APRIL 30: FUSSBALL: Nationalmannschaft IRAN/IRN 30.04.98, Ali DAEI und Karim BAGHERI - PRIVAT - ARMINIA BIELEFELD (Photo by Marcus Brandt/Bongarts/Getty Images)
A strong showing by Iran at France 1998 enhanced the reputation and the status of Iranian players. This was reflected by Mehdi Mahdavikia’s move to Hamburg, where he spent eight successful seasons and became a club legend. By the time the Asian Cup 2000 came around, there were six Iranians playing in Europe, compared to only one when the previous edition of the continental tournament had taken place.
The biggest name of that golden generation of Iranian football is legendary striker Ali Daei. The gifted marksman managed to score 109 international goals, a record he kept for 15 years until beaten recently by the Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo. Now, 17 years after Daei hung up his boots, major European leagues are witnessing a new wave of Iranian talent.
A quick look at Team Melli’s starting XI in recent games confirms that around half are plying their trade in Europe, with the remainder either in the Iranian league or the neighbouring countries like Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. This reflects the calibre of top Iranian players and how much they are valued by European clubs from the UK and Portugal to Germany and the Netherlands.
No-one exemplifies this better than two of the country’s rising stars: Mehdi Taremi and Sardar Azmoun. It goes without saying that Iran’s group-stage opponents at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ – England, USA and a still-to-de-determined European side – will need to do their homework on the duo.
Morocco v IR Iran | Group B | 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ | Highlights
Watch the highlights from the match between Morocco and IR Iran played at Saint Petersburg Stadium, St. Petersburg on Friday, 15 June 2018.
The careers of these Iranian stars, who were born worlds apart, took starkly different paths until they both reached the pinnacle of their footballing journeys. Azmoun was born in the city of Gonbad-e Kavus in the far north-east of the country, very close to the border with Turkmenistan. From there, Azmoun kept moving north, joining Russian club Rubin Kazan while still a teenager, foregoing the chance to play in Iran.
After eight years competing in the Russian Premier League, where he scored an impressive 85 goals, became top scorer in the championship for 2019/20 and was voted player of the season in 2020/21, Azmoun moved to Bayer Leverkusen earlier this year.
The 27-year-old was one of the best forwards in Asian qualifying for Qatar 2022, scoring ten times. He is also the leading Iranian marksman in the UEFA Champions League with six goals, including ones against Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid.
In contrast, Taremi was born in the city of Bushehr on the Persian Gulf coast of western Iran, playing exclusively in the Iranian league until 2018. By then he was 26, and the dream of playing in Europe seemed increasingly distant.
When in 2014 Taremi moved from his hometown side Iranjavan Bushehr to Persepolis, the country’s most successful club, many believed this would be the pinnacle of the forward’s career. During a four-year stint with the Tehran giants, he helped them to the semi-final of the AFC Champions League for the first time and twice won the top-scorer award in the Iranian Pro League.
In 2018, Taremi finally got the chance to play professionally abroad, joining Qatar’s Al-Gharafa, where he partnered Dutchman Wesley Sneijder. Within a year, he was offered the chance to play European football with Portugal’s Rio Ave. The ambitious striker continued to find the target for his new club, where a first-season tally of 18 goals prompted Portuguese giants Porto to lure him away at the end of the campaign.
Fast-forward to 13 April 2021, when the Bushehr native became the talk of planet football with his spectacular bicycle-kick away to Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. Taremi’s strike was voted goal of the season in last year’s tournament and was later nominated for the FIFA Puskás Award.
Iranian football has been through a long journey from the Ali Daei era to the present day. However, the Islamic Republic is now well positioned on the international stage with lofty ambitions. And after their early exit from Russia 2018, where they finished just a point behind Group B’s top two sides Spain and Portugal, Team Melli are eager to reach the Round of 16 for the first time in their history, fully aware that with players like Azmoun and Taremi, anything is possible......
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This is cool, vid inside the link, worth watching.
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Istanbul (IP) – As the first team of the fourth group of the 2022 Amputee Football World Cup in Istanbul, Turkiye, the Iranian team qualified for the knockout stage.
Iran Press/ Asia:Iran's veteran and disabled national football team are in the same group as Brazil, Ireland, and Morocco in the 2022 World Cup in Türkiye.
Iran's amputee football team faced the Maghreb team on Monday evening and passed the group stage with a scoreless draw and 7 points.
The Iranian amputee football team will face the Italian team in the knockout stage on Wednesday at the Riva Stadium in Istanbul.
Earlier, the Iranian team had overpowered Brazil with one goal and won against Ireland 2-0.
Iff there is interest, maye an own thread or these guys?
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games available on youtube
Iran vs Marocco full game
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Queiroz has returned to Iran.
He met with Nabi, and the following were on the agenda:
1- The Iranian Assistant coach's situation.
2-League's upcoming schedule and possible modifications.
3- The CQ recovery plan for the TM players from Persepolis, Sepahan, and Esteghlal
4- TM's final workout before departing for Qatar (@ Kish, Doubai , Tehran)
5 - TM manager's formal designation.
6- IFF rules and guidelines for TM players' online conduct.Comment
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FIFA Rankings have been updated - TM is now ranked #20 in the world:
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Lol at Mexico and USA being ranked at 13 and 15. FIFA’s bias at its fullest.Comment
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Many will look at iran's ranking & say the same. The ranking is based on games you win and there is a formula for it, one can agrue that the formula can be improved, sure, but thats what it is and the formula applies the same to all teams so not sure about bias.Originally posted by Damavand View PostComment
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^ It’s pretty obvious that FIFA wants USA to have a high ranking because they want the sport to keep getting more popular in that country which will mean more revenue for FIFA.
As far as Mexico neither they or the US in their current form deserve to be ranked that high. Regardless of what BS formula they go by.
Iran on the other hand deserves its ranking with its current form.Comment
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But the rankings aren't directly related to current form, moving people around based on how you feel you they should be ranked would make it biased. They won the right games, in order to be placed that high. Same for us, now that we finally broke into top 20 in the world again.Originally posted by Damavand View Post--------------------------Beiranvand-------------------
--Moharrami----Hosseini--Kanaani----Amiri--
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--Jahanbaksh---------Ghoddos------------Taremi--
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Can you tell me what teams US has defeated to be consistently ranked in the top 15 year after year?? They did not even qualify to the last WC, yet they stayed in the top 15. If that is not bias then I don't know what is.Originally posted by Karimi 8 View PostComment
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- My friend, it is based on a formula, the formula isn't designed to only benefit the US. https://football-ranking.com/fifa_wo...ings_calculateOriginally posted by Damavand View Post
- That is like someone saying, up until we beat Uruguay, who had we beat to be ranked 20th? Why were we ranked in the top 35 for at least 5 years? https://www.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/IRN
The answer is that it doesn't only come down to one match lol. If rankings were based on someone's beliefs for who is better than who, then it would be a bias.--------------------------Beiranvand-------------------
--Moharrami----Hosseini--Kanaani----Amiri--
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^ Well whatever formula it is based on it has definitely always benefited the US since they never seem to drop drastically no matter what.
Again I repeat: They failed to qualify for the last WC yet they still remained in the top 15 or so: If Iran had failed to qualify you can be sure our ranking would have dropped considerably, as it did after failing to qualify for 2010.Comment
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