Carlos queiroz was named as Colombia coach in last year’s February after parting company with Iran national football team.

The Portuguese coach failed to bring an end to Team Melli’s 43-year title drought in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup in January.

“One year after leaving Iran I want to express a message of gratitude to all players, staff, fans, and Iran Football Federation. It was a great honor and privilege to serve Iranian Football. I will keep forever in my heart all the memories and wonderful moments shared with Team Melli and Iranian Fans,” Queiroz posted on his Instagram account.

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According To Iran News, The contract’s details of Marc Wilmots and his coaching staff with Iran national football team have been disclosed.

As per the report, Wilmots and his staff has agreed to earn an annual salary of $3.6 million, however the Iranian football federation had announced that it will pay him $1.2 million.

Carlos Queiroz reportedly was the highest-paid coach in Iran’s history, earning, $1.4 million but it was rumored that Wilmots and his staff earn more.

The Belgian coach was appointed as Team Melli coach in mid-May on a three-year-contract.

Under coaching of Wilmots, Iran have defeated Hong Kong and Cambodia and lost to Bahrain in the 2022 World Cup and 2023 Asia Cup qualifiers.
Iran will meet Iraq in an important match in Amman on Nov. 14.

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Queiroz has accused the Iranian football federation of not fulfilling its obligations, related to the last six-month contract that ended in January and also related to the previous one.

“Iran football federation has committed to its all obligations. The non-payment has been due to sanctions which restrict bank transfers but as I’ve already said it’s a time-consuming process and all Iranians are well-aware about that,” the Chairman of Legal Committee told Tasnim news agency.

“Queiroz, who has been a leading proponent of Iran around the world, had to show more patience, however he accused Iran federation of not fulfilling its obligations,” he added.

“He has said Iran’s preparation in Qatar ahead of the AFC Asian Cup was a big mistake but it’s not true because the world’s best teams to hold their camps in Qatar. Queiroz’s allegations are against FIFA’s ethics code. We are connecting with FIFA and Colombia football federation about the case and are doing legal actions against his claims,” Barati added.

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A well-known Saudi Journalist claimed that Bert van Marwijk is going to replace Carlos Queiroz in Iran’s National Football Team.

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The 65-year-old coach stepped down as Iran coach after eight years shortly after Team Melli suffered a 3-0 loss to Japan and failed to reach the 2019 AFC Asian Cup on Monday.

Queiroz marked his 100th match as head coach of Iran national football team against Japan.

Under tutelage of Queiroz, Iran won 60 matches, suffered 13 losses and registered 27 draws.

The ex-Real Madrid coach steered Team Melli to back-to-back qualifications for the World Cup for the first time in Iran’s history.

Queiroz was the longest serving coach in the history of Iran’s national football team.

He has been linked with Colombia hot seat.

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The 65-year-old decided to call time on his eight-year stint with the Iranians at the news conference in Al Ain.

Iran suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat against Japan in the competition’s semi-final.

Star-studded Team Melli failed to reach the Asian Cup final after 43 years.

Queiroz marked his 100th match as head coach of Iran national football team against Japan.

“There are no words to express my gratitude to this players, for everything they have done all over these years, for their effort, support and commitment.

It was an honor to be side by side with these great men, in this eight year journey, facing all the adversities, always and always with great character, the top character for which I believe they deserved to play the final.

Congratulations to Japan, the best team tonight, but honour to Team Melli, for what they built for their people, for the football they show to the World, and for the legacy they take to the future.

This was one of the best football families of my career and I wish all these players the best! Now the end is here. I did it my way, giving the very best of me, with the support of my staff – thank you guys! And gratitude you to all the Iranian fans,” Queiroz posted on his Instagram account.

The Portuguese coach has been linked with a move to Colombia football team.

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The Iranians are appearing in the last four of the AFC Asian Cup for the first time since 2004, when they missed out on a place in the final in a penalty shootout, and are taking on a nation that has won the title on four occasions since 1992.
But while the pressure is mounting on Team Melli to claim the title for the first time since 1976, the experienced Portuguese coach wants his players to continue to believe in the methods that have taken them to the Finals of the last two FIFA World Cups under his watch.
“It’s one more day, one more game,” said Queiroz. “This Japanese team, they have great movement on the pitch and with their actions and decisions they are very accurate. They are very accurate with their passing, but we cannot lose our identity.
“What is important is that we have a great team and great players, but we cannot risk our identity. We need to be ourselves and play with confidence and trust. We have our own weapons to play with but, of course, we have to pay attention to the Japanese team and adapt and try to control the strong points, and they have a lot.”
“But the most important thing is to be ourselves. If we are not able to play one game without being ourselves that doesn’t make sense. After eight years and after so many sacrifices and so many games, now we have one game, the semi-final, to play against a great team.
“We need to be ourselves, we need to go inside the pitch and no matter what happens express our football and say: ‘We are Iran’ and play our football against Japan. That’s the most important.”
Iran and Japan have not met at the AFC Asian Cup Finals since 1992 and last faced each other in a competitive clash back in 2005, when Japan triumphed 2-1 in a 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier. Team Melli had won the corresponding fixture by the same score five months earlier.
The two countries have shared some epic encounters, with the most thrilling coming in November 1997 when Japan beat the Iranians 3-2 late in the second period of extra-time to qualify for the FIFA World Cup Finals for the first time.
Hajime Moriyasu’s Japan have yet to excite in a similar manner in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, but Queiroz is refusing to underestimate the Samurai Blue.
“We don’t need to talk about our expectations, it’s just the next game and as always we would like to be ready and try to play a good football match against a great team from Japan,” he said.
“They’re a country that I don’t need to extend too much my praise, my words for Japan’s national team. We are very excited and proud to be here after so many years of crossing some difficulties and adversities to play in the semi against Japan. It is fantastic for the players and for the Iran national team.
“I do not see anything defensive in this Japan team. It’s just a different opinion. I know we play against the most prestigious and successful national team in Asia. They have brilliant players, play brilliant football.”

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Team Melli will play China at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the UAE on Thursday in the quarter-final of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

“No two games in football are ever the same, in football it is always a different story,” said the Portuguese tactician.

“The game versus China is a new game, a new adventure, and one in which we can try to do our absolute best. However, what is key is to remember all the lessons we have learned – both when we have won and when we have lost – and put them to good use, Queiroz said.

“This is just like a cup final as they are games which do not have a history, they do not have a past. You cannot lose a game because of history or statistics. This type of cup final match is very different to those we faced in the group stage and I believe the experience my players have will count for something in the game,” he stated.

“We are not favorites as I feel there are never favorites in a game like this. We are proud to be here for a game which is the most important game of our lives because it is the next game, and that is always the most crucial for both players and coaches,” Queiroz went on to say.

“It will be a difficult game against a very tough team. China is a solid and well-prepared team with a great coach. We know a difficult task is in front of us, but we are excited and fully prepared. We are confident that we will play well, as we have the ability, our ambitions and our dreams.

“I want my players to keep it simple as football really is a simple game. It is just 90 minutes of 11 versus 11 and the players need to enjoy the match, enjoy the experience. If we are able to play with freedom and joy, I believe we will do well,” Queiroz concluded.

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Iran booked a place in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup quarter-finals thanks to a 2-0 win over Oman at the competition’s Round of 16.

Title-chasing Iran survived a first-minute penalty in a chaotic start.

Team Melli goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand saved from the spot before goals from Alireza Jahanbakhsh and Ashkan Dejagah in Abu Dhabi sent Iran through to face China.

“It’s the first time in my life one team has conceded a penalty in the first minute,” Queiroz told AFP.

“We need to play with a killer instinct. It’s important to kill the game when you have the opportunity,” added the former Real Madrid boss.

“Football is a hell of a job for players and coaches to be honest with you,” Queiroz stated.

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