Fifa World Cup: Queiroz tells Klinsmann to quit role with governing body over ‘outrageous’ Iran rebuke
- German icon accuses Iran of systematic gamesmanship during dramatic win over Wales
- Carlos Queiroz says former United States boss should resign, days before two sides clash in decisive Group B match
Iran’s coach Carlos Queiroz lambasted German icon Jürgen Klinsmann for criticising his team’s World Cup conduct, calling his remarks a “disgrace to football” and urging him to resign from his role with world governing body Fifa.
In comments as an analyst with broadcaster BBC, 1990 World Cup winner Klinsmann accused Iran of systematic gamesmanship during their stunning 2-0 stoppage time win over Wales on Friday, and said Queiroz’s record with other national teams made him the right match for Iran.
“That’s their culture and that’s their way of doing it and that’s why Carlos Queiroz, he fits really well in the Iranian national team,” said Klinsmann, a former United States coach.
“This is not by coincidence, this is all purposely. This is just part of their culture, that’s how they play it and they work the referee … constantly in their ears, they’re constantly in your face on the field.
“This is their culture and they kind of make you lose your focus and make you lose your concentration and what’s really important to you.”
Iran play the United States in a decisive Group B match on Tuesday and have a chance to reach the last 16 for the first time.