Iran’s people inspired me to stay as Team Melli coach, Queiroz Says

Tasnim – TEHRAN, Iranian national football team’s head coach Carlos Queiroz said the people of Iran was the most important source of inspiration to stay as coach of Team Melli.

In an interview with the Guardian, the Portuguese coach said, “I had a couple of opportunities in other countries but two influential sources inspired me to stay. One was the players, they had been fantastic to me and the nation and collectively they asked me to stay.”

“But the most important source of inspiration was the people of Iran, the fans, they act with me in such a way that it was tough to say no.”

Queiroz has already complained about lack of facilities and friendly matches.

“We will see if the situation improves, we never lose hope but if things keep going like this, then it will be very difficult for Iran to succeed. I call (the 2018 World Cup) the impossible mission. We need Tom Cruise or a team of Tom Cruises to get through,” Queiroz said.