Jurandir, Candelas shortlisted to coach Iran futsal team

TEHRANTIMES – TEHRAN,  Brazilian Jurandir Dutra de Azevedo and Spaniard Jesus Candelas Rodrigo have been shortlisted for Iran futsal coach.

Jurandir has already headed Iran in the 2006 AFC Futsal Championship, where the Iranian team finished in third place.

Iran Football Federation has also lined up Jesus Candelas as the likely candidate to replace Ali Sanei.  Jesus Candelas Rodrigo was appointed as technical director of Iran futsal team in September.

The 55-year-old Spaniard has coached Spanish futsal teams Interviu Boomerang, Mejorada and Caja Segovia.

The 10-time Asian champion was eliminated from the 2012 Futsal World Cup, suffering a 2-1 loss against Colombia in the round of 16 in November.