According to the sports reporter of Tasnim news agency, Mehdi Taremi said on the sidelines of the national team training in Kish camp: First of all, I offer my condolences to the bereaved family of the people of Kerman and Iran. About the Nations Cup, I must say that it is a very important tournament for our country. We are one of those teams that have a chance to win this tournament and we are trying to make this happen.
He said about the game with Burkina Faso: This team has a bunch of famous players in European football. Burkina Faso is preparing for the Africa Cup of Nations and will face us with high concentration. We do not have friendly games in the national team and we always want the national team to win and make people happy.
Taremi in response to the question that the conditions of the national team are ready? He said: Anyway, there are always some problems everywhere in the world. We are doing our best and we are very united to make the best happen to make everyone happy. We can’t promise that we will win because football is unpredictable, but we will do our best to see what happens.
Regarding what he expects from the people and the media, the forward of the national team noted: The media has a very influential role in the society. As you try and achieve your achievements, we also expect from the media that if something happens for any reason and there is a margin, reduce the margins because the eyes of the nation are on you and there are many small incidents that happen all over the world. Don’t exaggerate so people don’t worry and the team doesn’t get hurt.
Regarding the holding of the national team camp in Kish, which has been well received by the people, he said: People are always kind. We formed a camp outside Tehran and this is an attractive event for the people of Kish. Seeing people in the hotel lobby and training place is a very good thing and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. There are good stadium grass and facilities.
Regarding the conditions of the national team’s camp and the facilities of Kish compared to international standards, Taremi said: I am completely against the comparison. Regarding the conditions we have in our country, the grass of Kish Olympic Stadium is a good grass and we can prepare ourselves, and I thank the officials who worked hard to prepare this grass in such a good way. I hope these grasses will be used in other stadiums in the country and the quality of our premier league will increase.