Although Amir Ghalenoui has objections to friendly games and lack of special attention to the national team, he still talks about advancing to the second round of the World Cup. After the 3-1 win against Gambia, which was not satisfactory for them, the national team will hold their last friendly match in the Turkish camp against the Mali national team on Thursday.
This match will be held at 20:30 Iran time in Antalya Men’s Stadium. According to Amir Ghalenoui, this is the first serious test for the national team after a long time. Iran has not been able to play against big teams in the past tournaments and looks at Mali as a good opponent.
According to the request of the football federation, this country also tried to select most of its players from European leagues. Mali, which despite having many stars, could not get permission to participate in the World Cup, against a national team of stars, such as Hamari Traore (FC Paris), Amadou Dante (Aruca Portugal), Kalidou Sidibe (Guanghame, France), Ousmane Kamara (Ange, France), Voivode Koulibaly (Soussalo, Italy), Aliou Ding (Ahly Egypt), Lassana Koulibaly (Leche), Mamadou Sangare (Lance, France), Othman Diakite (West Bromwich England), Moussa Diakite (Cádiz), Mamadou Doumbia (Watford England), Gausso Diakite (Lausanne, Switzerland), Gausso Diarra (Feyenoord) and… will use.
Of course, Alou Badra Diallo, the head coach of this team, has given rest to stars such as Moussa Diarra (Alaves Spain), Salim Diakiye (Palermo), Sissoko Nikateh (Portugal Berraga), Bissoma (Tottenham England), Moussa Silla (Schalke Germany), Toure (Besiktas) and Nene (Fenerbaghe). There is no doubt that with their invitation, Mali was a stronger team against Iran, but from Qalanewi’s point of view, it remains to be thanked that Diallo brought a large number of Mali legionnaires with him to Antalya. All expenses of this trip, including flight and hotel, are with Iran Football Federation.
Where did you get the visas?
The national team has not yet determined its definitive schedule in Mexico. After the match with Mali, the national team will leave Turkey for Antalya. The visa for this trip will be issued by tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in this regard: “The Mexican embassy in Ankara has given up fingerprinting and it was decided that a representative should come to get visas.” The visas will be issued in the next day or two.” The outcome of the US visa assignment has not yet been determined. Mehdi Taj, the president of the Football Federation, said that it is FIFA that should issue the visas, but he knows that the World Football Federation is under the domination of this country. In an unsportsmanlike act, America announced that it would give short-term visas to Iranians. An issue that, of course, was welcomed by the federation and moved the national team camp to Mexico. According to the duration of the visas, the national team’s schedule for playing games is determined. The best situation is for the national team to leave for America the day before their games and return to Tijuana immediately after the matches. In any case, the behavior of the Mexicans is completely in line with the FIFA rules and fair, and the behavior of the Americans in issuing visas is unethical and unsportsmanlike.
Taj’s contact with Amir
The head coach of the national team, Amir Ghalenoui, recently complained to the Football Federation and said that their demands have not been met. Now it has been reported that Mehdi Taj has talked to Amir over the phone after his complaint. In this call, Amir said that the players are not satisfied with the financial situation at all, and they have not received a reward for advancing to the World Cup. In recent days, the players raised their complaints with Amir. Qalanewi also transferred them to Taj. For this reason, the head of the football federation said in an interview: “One of the issues is the players’ rewards. After all, they advanced to the World Cup and were rewarded every time, but they could not get it this time. Mr. President gave an order and we are following it to provide funds and give them.” In each period, the rewards have been different. For example, after advancing to the World Cup in Brazil, the government gave car remittances to the players, and most of them imported expensive cars. These licenses were also given for 2022 and most of the players imported luxury and expensive cars.
Also, in the past, an amount was determined for the winnings of the national team, which was in Euros. Probably, the board of the federation will increase the number of these bonuses so that the national players will go to the World Cup more satisfied and have more motivation.
New Castle’s advice to players
By closely monitoring the players on the pitch, VR has a message for everyone; No mistake is hidden. Recently, the refereeing rules for the World Cup have become stricter and Amir Qalanoi has emphasized in the meetings he had with the players that they should be careful. Among the new rules, the following can be mentioned:
– Players have 5 seconds to throw out. If there is a delay, the possession of the ball goes to the opponent.
– The shot next to the goal must be taken in only 5 seconds.
– Prohibition of covering the mouth during conflicts. If this happens, the referee can even send the player off.
Any player who leaves the field in protest will receive a red card.
Substitute players have only 10 seconds to leave the field.
