According to Mehr reporter, Mehdi Mohammad Nabi said on the sidelines of the closing ceremony of the referees’ pre-season knowledge enhancement course: a refereeing course was held to update the referees and increase their scientific level and physical fitness. 91 people were present in this course who passed the filters of the judges’ committee. I hope they can successfully participate in this game in the new season.
The Vice President of the Football Federation added: “It is being resolved.” Some of our colleagues had a mission that we now have to report in Tehran. The video assistant referee is effective and can control the atmosphere inside the stadium.
He did not give a clear answer to reporters’ insistence on when this will happen and said: We have two sections in VAR. The first part is to purchase the equipment and the second phase is to set them up, which takes time.
Nabi stated about the latest situation of the friendly matches of the Iranian national team: Fortunately, the contract between the Iranian Football Federation and Bulgaria was signed last Wednesday. We will play with them on September 7th (16 Shahrivar) in Bulgaria. We are also planning the second game so that it is confirmed. As we promised, a European team has been decided and we hope to confirm an African game.
In response to another reporter’s claim that Bulgaria is ranked 77th in FIFA, he claimed: We are playing against Bulgaria, which is among the best in Europe. This team has bones.
Nabi clarified about the contract of Amir Ghale Nooyi with the Football Federation: He had a trip. The contract is ready. The contract of his assistant “Manikone” has also been signed and the contract of “Dinka” is also in progress.
The Vice President of the Football Federation said about the reasons for the trip of the Secretary General and several officials to FIFA: VAR and financial sanctions, as well as the FIFA Forward project, which fortunately has been approved, have been discussed and we are waiting for its results. The forward project is well defined and we should proceed accordingly. All three discussions are equally important for us and we are waiting for the report of Mr. Secretary General and other friends.