Tehran.

The Secretary General of the Iranian football federation announced the cancellation of  Team Melli training camp in South Africa. The  camp was arranged by Carlos Queiroz and approved by the federation administration however, it was abruptly cancelled like the last camp that was supposed to be held in Portugal. Team Melli was suppose to play a friendly match in South Africa as well.

In a statement to the press, Mohammad Nabi expressed his regret and disappointment for this cancellation , while reminding Queiroz that the preparation for the World Cup should not be halted by any means (…) !”We will arrange another camp , the site in not known yet , but we need to keep the momentum going and do not stop the Team Melli preparation program. It really does not matter where the camp is , be it in Azadi ,  in the park , or Taleghani avenue or even in Queiroz back garden (…), the schedule is set for the training camp is set and the training will continue.” Mehdi Mohammad Nabi insisted.

“Of course, we have a few players playing abroad. I will personally travel to those countries and request the players to join the camp even if we have to pay the penalties for their absence.” Mohammad Nabi boasted.

Team Melli camp is set to start on the 11th of April 2014. The location is not known, but it is highly doubtful if Queiroz back-garden can accommodate about 30 players and the coaching staff that was suggested by Mohammad Nabi.