Morais’ answer to the Persepolisians; Let’s put aside selfishness

According to Fars news agency from Isfahan, Jose Morais, the head coach of Sepahan football team, stated in a press conference before the meeting with Zob Ahan: I congratulate Sepahan club that the ticket prices are the same for the fans of both teams, I remember that Sepahan fans paid more in the first leg. football is about chivalry and people like to enjoy it and we better give everyone that chance.

He added: We have a derby ahead of us and it is a game that everyone wants to win and I hope the fans will enjoy tomorrow’s game. We have our goals and we worked to win this game and I hope we will be happy after the game tomorrow.

In relation to the atmosphere of some teams regarding the friendly match between Sepahan and Zenit, Morais said: Zenit club is a respected club in Europe, a club from Russia and this country has a good relationship with Iran. When I was in South Korea, I was the head coach of the selected team. I was in the Korea League and Juventus came for a friendly game, and I have the experience of such games in Real and Chelsea, it is better to put aside selfishness, football is not only about us and it is better not to think about ourselves so much.

The head coach of Sepahan noted that referees are human and refereeing mistakes are normal, I did not protest during the game and I think it is better not to focus on these issues.

Regarding the friendly match in Koran, he said: I have no problem with holding an international friendly match, and if another team had such conditions instead of us, I would be happy to watch that team’s friendly match closely.

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