Mahdavikia urges Iran Football Federation to renew Queiroz’s contract
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TehranTimes – TEHRAN, Iran football legend Mehdi Mahdavikia believes that the country’s federation should not hesitate to extend Carlos Queiroz’s contract.
Iran football legend Mehdi Mahdavikia believes that the country’s federation should not hesitate to extend Carlos Queiroz’s contract.
“Queiroz knows everything about Iran’s football and I think he is the best man to coach Team Iran. Football federation officials should not waste any time to extend his contract. The 2018 World Cup qualifications will start in a couple of month and we have to be prepared for the competition,” Mahdavikia told reporters.
Iran coach Carlos Queiroz stated in a TV interview that if nothing changes he will definitely resigns.
Iran is struggling to hold training camps and organizing friendly matches due to lack of budget in the football federation and Queiroz believes that he can’t continue with this conditions.
Iran failed to advance to the semi-final under tutelage of the Portuguese coach, being beaten by Iraq 7-6 on penalties.
