The President of the Iran Football Federation ruled out the presence of a foreign coach for the national football team, stating that 'Homayoun Shahrokhi' will lead the national team as head coach, and there are no plans to hire a foreign coach. According to IRNA news agency, Mohammad Dadkan said on Tuesday in Isfahan that the federation has not held any negotiations with Serbian coach 'Bora Milutinović' for the leadership of the Iranian national football team. He added that Shahrokhi has been active in Iranian football as a player and coach for forty years, which qualifies him to coach the national team. Regarding the request from Isfahan teams to host the Asian Club Championship matches, he mentioned that negotiations have been held with the managers of the clubs Zob Ahan and Sepahan, and the football federation will make every effort to secure this hosting.
Iran Football Federation President: The Presence of a Foreign Coach for the National Football Team is Ruled Out
The Iran Football Federation has decided against hiring a foreign coach for the national team, appointing Homayoun Shahrokhi instead. This decision reflects a commitment to local expertise and comes amidst discussions about hosting Asian Club Championship matches.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
The Iran Football Federation announced that Homayoun Shahrokhi will be the head coach of the national football team, ruling out the hiring of a foreign coach. This decision emphasizes a commitment to local coaching talent.
- Homayoun Shahrokhi has been involved in Iranian football for 40 years.
- No negotiations have taken place with foreign coach Bora Milutinović.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has a rich football history but has often looked to foreign coaches for international competitions. This decision reflects a growing trend towards valuing local expertise.
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