The Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) has issued a communique after the elimination of Team Melli from the AFC Asian Cup 2019 praising the performance of Team Melli players and the coaching teams on its achievement in the FIFA World Cup 2018 and the AFC Asian Cup 2019.

The communique also appreciated the efforts of all government organs and ministries for its support for Team Melli during the competitions thanking them for their gestures and backing.

In the last part , it also wished Carlos Queiroz all the best in his future career.

Both FFIRI and Carlos Queiroz have talked about extension of his contract in case Iran won the AFC Asian Cup title, however, that did not materialize and it seems that Queiroz is on his way to Colombia.