Iran issue scathing statement in response to Jurgen Klinsmann and demand resignation

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Iran released a statement which read: "Along with several unfortunate considerations around the Iran National Team and staff, Mr Klinsmann made judgements on the Iranian culture. "Mr Klinsmann, a member of FIFA Technical Study Group, said that in the match between Iran and Wales, Team Melli players and staff 'worked the referee'. "''It is not by coincidence, it is part of their culture, how they play - they worked the referee', said Mr Klinsmann. The statement comes after Iran boss Carlos Queiroz slammed Klinsmann in a series of pointed tweets along a similar line. "No matter how much I can respect what you did inside the pitch, those remarks about Iran Culture, Iran National Team and my Players are a disgrace to Football.
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