🔻Hojat Karimi, a member of the board of directors of the Football Federation, told reporters about the extension of Amir Ghalenoei’s contract as the head coach of the national team: «In a meeting where a four-year contract was supposed to be extended, due to opposition from society, I opposed the four-year extension. I was not the only one opposed; there were other friends as well who were against extending the national team coach’s contract.»

🔹He said: «In the next meeting, discussions were held and it was decided that they would be working at the Asian Nations Cup. Ghalenoei and I were given explanations, and I had questions, but I did not receive answers. However, other friends did.»

🔹The managing director of Tractor Club said: «I was also opposed to the bonuses being paid. For the extension as well, we had to assess the conditions, and then what happens happens. Everyone was opposed, but on the last day we saw that everyone agreed.»

🔹So far, the Football Federation has not commented on the extension of Amir Ghalenoei’s contract, but the spokesperson for the Football Federation has claimed that the national team coach has a blank-signature contract with the federation.

🔹It has been reported that Amir Ghalenoei requested a salary of 90 billion toman in order to sit on the bench of the national football team at the Asian Cup tournament.