Iran was held to a 1-1 draw
on Wednesday against South Korea in Seoul. Saudi Arabia and North Korea finished
in a goalless tie in Riyadh on the same day. As a result, Iran failed to qualify
for the World Cup.
Meanwhile, IFF officials are set to extend Ghotbi’s contract, and it’s said they
have requested a four-year plan from the American-Iranian coach who could earn a
cash prize of $500,000 if Iran advanced to the World Cup.
“Ghotbi can
help Iran’s football. We analyzed our team’s performance in the last three
matches and found out this coach is able to help us,” IFF vice president Mehdi
Taj said.
The 45 old-year coach, who inspired Persepolis football club
to win Iran’s Professional league title after six years, took charge of the
country’s national team from Ali Daei in April.
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