The unexpected intersection that shakes the Iran-United States duel: Queiroz has targeted the German Klinsmann and there has been a complaint to FIFA

If the preview of the meeting that next Tuesday will be held Iran Y United States of America in the definition of group B he already had reasons of interest for the geopolitical context, an unexpected cross fueled the agitation: the Portuguese coach of the Asians Carlos Queiroz indicated the German Jurgen Klinsmann – identified with the North Americans for having been their DT between the 2011 and 2016-, for critically commenting on his behavior on the bench in the win against Wales (2-0).

Everything intensified because the Iranian Federation also intervened to ask Fifa to remove Klinsmann from the group of technical experts that had formed for this edition of the World Cup, led by the Frenchman Arsene Wenger.

But let’s go in parts. Klinsmann, who coached the United States from 2011 to 2016 and led Germany to third place at the 2006 World Cup, said during a broadcast of the Iran-Wales match for BBC England on Friday that the “culture” of Iranian footballers was play dirty and use tricks to get the referee to your side.

“It’s his way of doing things. And that’s why Carlos Queiroz fits very well in the Iranian team,” said Klinsmann, who also disparaged the Central American footballers. “I worked for the United States for six years. They went to Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica. That fits their culture.”

Queiroz responded on Sunday by accusing the former German striker of having the “typical biased judgment of superiority”. “Those comments about Iranian culture, the Iranian national team and my players I’m a disgrace to football” wrote the technician on Twitter.

As a member of the FIFA group, Klinsmann is required to “provide advanced analysis” of all matches in the tournament “while increasing and developing the world’s understanding of the sport,” according to the body.

Queiroz invited Klinsmann to visit the Iranian camp to see for himself how much his players “love and respect” football, but first called for the German’s resignation from the FIFA group for his “outrageous statements”. The Federation has also extended an invitation to Klinsmann.

“As a German, we promise that Mr. Klinsmann will not be judged for the most shameful episode in World Cup history, the ’82 Gijon Disgrace, when West Germany and Austria rigged a result,” he said the federation.

And, from this, Klinsmann has indicated that he wants to speak to Queiroz to clarify the words that have generated this tremendous discomfort.

Klinsman explained that he will try to talk to the Portuguese to “calm spirits” because “there were things that were really out of context”. “I’ll try to call him and calm things down,” he said.

“I have never criticized Carlos or the Iranian bank. Some even thought that he was criticizing the referee, because he didn’t do anything because of the way they behaved there, ”said the 1990 world champion with the German national team.

“All I described was his emotional way of doing things, which in one sense is admirable. The whole bench lives the game. They are jumping up and down, and Carlos is a very emotional coach, he is constantly trying to give all to his players his energy and direction”, closed.

The definition of group B

After the two initial dates of group B, everything remains to be decided regarding qualification for the round of 16. England he is the leader with 4 points and +4 margin, and will also have a ‘classic’ cross against Welsh (1, -2).

At the same time (4pm Argentine time) they will face off Iran (3, -2) e United States of America (winds).