PLDC - Tehran, The president of the Iranian Football Federation has announced that Team Melli's sponsor is domestic and that Carlos Queiroz will return to Iran next week.

Ali Kafashian was asked whether or not the speculations about Queiroz quitting are true, and he responded, "I don't know where these incorrect words come from; we had a meeting with Queiroz and reached an agreement. I told him that there is no need to worry. We also reached an agreement with the league organization so that scheduling issues can be resolved."

He continued, "Queiroz has gone to Portugal for about 10 days and will return to Iran to proceed with his job. There is no quitting or leaving of any sort. He will be back in Iran next Tuesday or Wednesday."

Regarding rumours of Gaspar, Simoes and Namazi also leaving Iran, he responded, "Gaspar and Simoes are in Iran and I have met with them. Namazi has temporarily left Iran and he will be back soon. There is no problem, except financial issues, that will be solved soon."

The president of the IFF also spoke about Team Melli's sponsor and clarified, "We have discussed sponsorship with two companies, and we are now negotiating with one. Our sponsor will definitely be domestic though."

By: Arman Tamjidi