Carlos Queiroz announced he is leaving the Iran bench after World Cup elimination, but only because the FA won’t offer a new deal.
The 3-1 defeat to Bosnia today sealed their exit in the group phase and Queiroz confirmed it was his last game in charge.
Carlos Queiroz announced he is leaving the Iran bench after World Cup elimination, but only because the FA won’t offer a new deal.
The 3-1 defeat to Bosnia today sealed their exit in the group phase and Queiroz confirmed it was his last game in charge.
“I’ve shown my commitment to this project, but I haven’t received any new contract offer over the past 11 months,” the Coach told FIFA.
“It’s been an honour for me to work for Iran, I’ve fallen in love with the country. But you can’t have a marriage when only one side wants to commit.
“I waited for them to make an offer, but I haven’t received anything, so today I’ve come here to say ‘thank you’ to those who gave me the opportunity to do this job. I will always have Iranian football, my players and the fans in my heart.”
Queiroz also commented on the game, which Iran needed to win and hope Nigeria lost heavily to Argentina in order to go through.
“We pushed ourselves to the limit, mentally and physically and I’m very, very proud of them. Despite all our difficulties, we kept pushing and created some good chances, but Bosnia-Herzegovina were better today.”