TEHRANTIMES - Jesus Candelas Rodrigo extended his contract with Iran futsal team until April on Tuesday.

Candelas was appointed as technical director of Iran futsal team in last September. The 55-year-old Spaniard replaced Ali Sanei in January after Iran was eliminated from the 2012 Futsal World Cup, suffering a 2-1 loss against Colombia in the round of 16.

He extended his contract for six months more after the Iranian futsal team finish atop of the podium in the Asian Inddor Games in South Korea last week.

Candelas has coached Spanish futsal teams Interviu Boomerang, Mejorada and Caja Segovia.