It seems like the end of the road between Carlos Queiroz and Team Melli is finally a reality after some bizarre rhetoric by the Portuguese coach against Alireza Asadi , FFIRI , Sajjadi and the Ministry of sport of the Islamic Republic.
After meeting with Ali Kaffashian to decide Team Melli and his letter of resignation , the Portuguese coach talked to the press and opened fire on whom he perceives as adversaries
The bulk of Queiroz’s contempt was directed at Alireza Asadi , whom the Portuguese considers as an enemy and accused him of being behind everything bad in Team Melli .
“I don’t know what a guy who does not know the difference between a football pitch and a potato field, is doing in the federation. All I know is that he has landed here via the parachute of the Ministry of Sport (…)” Queiroz said in reference to Asadi .
“They have won. They have done what thy wanted to do all the way and that is to discredit me and tarnished my reputation and that of Afshin Peyrovani.”
Queiroz did not munch his words to the extent of criticizing his only solid support in the federation. Referring to Kaffashian, he blamed him for failing to stand against Asadi and others who wanted to harm him!
These verbal attack and accusations are nothing new as they are a repeat of what Queiroz has said in several occasions. However, combined with the submission of his earlier resignation , it is more likely that Queiroz will leave his job.
Among more genuine grievances, Queiroz complained about lack of resources and training facilities for Team Melli. This was one of the reasons he has mentioned as a reason from his intention to leave.
However , no decision has been taken at today’s meeting , another meeting is arranged for Wednesday.
It is highly unlikely that Queiroz will continue with Team Melli. Although the Portuguese has a track record for such maneuvers, he normally returned back without explaining the motives for his return.
After the FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil , Queiroz publicly announced that he is not returning back to Iran.