According to the Mehr News Agency and quoted by Esteghlal Club media, according to the decisions made by the refereeing team of the said match, Sapinto’s dismissal for no reason, the assistant referee’s official interview stating that the protest of the opponent’s bench caused the dismissal of the blue-clad head coach, as well as unprofessional behavior. And the presence of a member of the refereeing team at the rival’s championship celebration, which is a clear example of partiality, Esteghlal Club sent its complaint against the refereeing team to the federation.
Today and before, Esteghlal Club had filed a complaint to the Asian Football Confederation for the issuance of a professional license. This club also filed a complaint to the appeal committee to forgive the suspension of Esteghlal head coach Ricardo Sapinto.
