The Iranian national team For this game, as for the opener against New Zealand, he traveled from the team headquarters in Mexico to the USA the day before the game. Ghalenoei said he doesn’t understand why an earlier arrival wasn’t possible for these games. “It would have taken us 24 hours (in Los Angeles“, note) but they gave us less than 16 hours, so we had to leave our training halfway through,” said the coach. “These restrictions made it very difficult for us.”
Ghalenoei said he would have liked more support from other national coaches. “I asked 47 other coaches a question and no one answered me,” he said. “I’m sure they’re all busy preparing their own teams and I don’t expect a reaction. But if I had seen another team being treated the way we were, I would say something.”
Coach deals out against Germany: “Lack of fair play”
The Germany game against Ivory Coast was intense and emotional. Therefore, there was still a need for discussion after the final whistle. The Ivorian coach did that DFB eleven allegations. “Germany is a great football nation and we take their example from them in several ways, but I was disappointed by their lack of fair play,” said Emerse Faé. You can find out exactly what he was about here.
Hammer opponent threatens early: This is how things continue for the DFB team
The group victory can no longer be taken away from Germany before the last group game. It is also clear where things will continue in the next round. And also which top-class player is threatening in the round of 16.
Japan overruns Tunisia – Africans are out
The Japanese national team won its second preliminary round game in Group F against Tunisia 4-0 (2-0). While Japan is fighting for group victory in the long-distance duel with the Netherlands on the last matchday, the Tunisians have already been eliminated after two games. Read more about this here.
Fuss about Salah – coach clarifies
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has rumors about an alleged dissatisfaction with his offensive star Mohamed Salah rejected. The 34 year old professional Liverpool FC is a “great player who helps his teammates, is very disciplined and is a role model. And whether he is in the starting line-up or is substituted – that’s fine. That’s his role as a player,” said Hassan.
