The head coach of the national football team of Iran says that the visit to Portugal is not related to patriotism and nationalism, because it is a football game.

Carlos Queiroz, in his latest conversation with the media, said: "If our fate had been handled by some people, we did not want to be here, but we proved ourselves and showed that being deserving of it here we have. When we arrived here, nobody gave us credit to fulfill our aspirations, but we stood and fought, and we always had one thing in mind, and that we never wanted to make simple arrangements for teams like Spain and Portugal and, conversely, we wanted our work always tough And be divine. We always tried to be better. Let our players grow and be better. This growth was not convenient for us. We do everything and we want to finish each game as a better team and better players. We have to fight and work to get to the second stage. We played Spain first, and now we have to go to Portugal. It is a great achievement with this opportunity to reach the third game and we can play for our dreams and reach the second stage.

He said: "Even if I do not know how to stop Ronaldo, I will not say it," he said, answering the question "Do you know Cristiano Ronaldo, how do you restrain him?" The best thing was that Fernando Santos did not give Ronaldo the first team, but that does not happen. It will be funny, but let me say that at the end of the story that will be very spectacular in this group is which teams are capable of showing big sons, big things, and standing up against big players. Of course, Portugal has already shown a great team, even without Cristiano Ronaldo, as he did in the European Cup.

In response to the question "Are you surprised by the performance of your players in the tournament," said Queiroz, "No. What surprised me was that unfortunately we could not have the conditions for the better. Unfortunately, with all the abilities and qualities we have, it is a shame that we could not prepare a special program. When we need specific results, we need a special preparation plan. Preparation is the key to success. I'll give you an example. If you give Iran the same FIFA calendar available to big European teams, this is not enough, but we are happy because, with little or no time, we have defeated Morocco, with a low order and work, and have great problems for Spain. We created. We played against Spain with Manchester United in front of Barcelona, ​​and we were 30 meters behind the rugged defenses, and we also tried to score goals and win. We knew the strengths of Spain, the team that fights for the world championship and that's what they are responsible for. In the end, we should be crazy if we wanted to play another model equal to them. The only sad thing is that there is always a choice between South America for the Spanish game. They are together and the Spanish players always try to undermine the referees. While the video system worked only for a team, and unfortunately, this system did not see Diego Costa's error on Biranvand.

I'm proud of Portugal!

"Imagine this, our game against Portugal, or maybe better, say the game with Portugal is for us a wicket point," said the coach of the national team in response to the suggestion that "Portugal's match is a very special game for you." has it. This is a movie that even Martin Scorsese could not write to me like a script. Of course, it's a special game, but it's a football game that does not have to do with patriotism or nationalism. This is a sport and we are professional and we do our best for our teams. Sure, I will be proud because, in the end, only the green and red colors will be in the stadium.

I do not forget those who were hurt by the preparations for the national team

He also remarked about the support of the supporters of the Iranian national team in Russia: I am very happy that Iranian fans are in Russia. Thanks to all of them and I also appreciate all the true supporters of the national team. I will always be with them, but you know that I always know about those who are not really supportive and who have been hurting the national team preparation plan and now have another face. I do not forget those who hit the preparations for the national team, and now it's time to ask why they hurt the preparation plan and did not let us find the chance to be a better team.