After the conclusion of the local derby between Esteghlal and Persepolis, Carlos Queiroz answered a few questions by the press attending the match in Azadi stadium. The head coach of Team Melli who is currently preparing the final list of player for the home match against Turkmenistan, said he was pleased with the match adding that it was the best derby match he has attended while in Iran.

Queiroz who is not overtly keen on watching the league matches preferring that his assistance do the job, was delighted by the form of some Team Melli players in both teams, however he declined to name any new players to be added to his squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers in the same Azadi Stadium.

Queiroz as usual, took the opportunity to settle some personal disputes when he called upon the Secretary General of the Football Federation to stop meddling with Team Melli (…)!

Alireza Asadi and Carlos Queiroz have been at loggerhead since the former’s appointment in the federation. Asadi , a candidate backed by the Minister of Youth and Sports, has moaned at the fact that Queiroz has achieved nothing of significance relative to the huge amount of money her is receiving which is by far the biggest ever payout by the federation to a football coach . Queiroz has taken exceptions on Asadi’s remarks and at one stage he even demanded that the secretary-general be sacked as condition for his continuation with Team Melli. His demand was not entertained and strongly rejected by the FFIRI and in particular by the Ministry of Youth and Sport.

Queiroz also mentioned that he will face Asadi in the executive meeting of the FFIRI rather than settle any dispute in front of the press.