Amir Ghaleh-Noui, the head coach of the Iranian national football team, expressed his condolences to the family and friends of the late Hassan Habibi during the funeral ceremony, highlighting the importance of ethical principles in life and stressing the need to pay attention to veterans.
Honoring Veterans and the New Generation of Football
Ghaleh-Noui pointed out that the Iranian football community is losing many great figures these days, saying: "The important thing is that a person should have principles in their lifetime and live according to those principles, not based on personal interests." He further emphasized the character and influence of Hassan Habibi, stating: "The title of Mr. Football suited him; he produced many students for the football community and had a profound impact on this field."
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The Necessity of Attention to Veterans
The national team coach discussed the necessity of holding ceremonies to honor football veterans, stating: "It’s about love and attention, and ceremonies should be held from time to time so that these dear individuals can gather and see each other." He also emphasized that the current generation of Iranian football needs to show more attention and respect to veterans, which can enhance the culture of football in the country.
Ghaleh-Noui continued by mentioning the challenges faced by veterans, saying: "The current government is facing numerous issues and problems, and I hope this situation improves soon." He also noted that the Minister of Sports, Ahmad Danyamali, will pay special attention to veterans.
Support for the National U-23 Team
Amir Ghaleh-Noui expressed hope that the appointment of Yahya Golmohammadi as the head coach of the U-23 national team would lead to positive developments in Iranian national football. He also recalled that he had a meeting with Golmohammadi yesterday and shared his experiences to help him succeed in his new role.
Ghaleh-Noui stated that the coaching conditions in national teams differ from those in clubs, pointing out that the Iranian national team has faced many challenges in recent FIFA days, making it difficult for the coaching staff and players. He mentioned issues such as the suspension of the league and club training, saying: "In FIFA days, especially for the first game, we practically enter the match without training."
A Look at the Future of Iranian Football
In conclusion, Ghaleh-Noui referred to the youth development program for the senior national team and emphasized that this process should be carried out correctly and balanced. He also announced the allocation of a room for the U-23 national team in the national team building, stating that this could help improve coordination between the two teams. He expressed hope that the U-23 national team camps during FIFA days would contribute to the enhancement of the quality of football in Iran.
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