Title: Football Federation Requests Clarification from Esteghlal Coach Regarding Referee Remarks
Disciplinary Committee Issues Official Communication
The Disciplinary Committee of the Football Federation has formally notified Ricardo Sapianto, the head coach of Esteghlal FC, regarding statements made during a press conference preceding his team’s match against Foolad Khuzestan. The committee has granted Coach Sapianto a 48-hour window to provide a written explanation concerning his comments.
Context of the Remarks
The press conference statements in question involved criticism leveled by the coach about the performance of the match official from the recent game between Shams Azar and Persepolis. The Federation’s procedure in this matter is a standard step to maintain professional standards and address concerns within the official framework of the sport.
This move underscores the Federation’s commitment to upholding regulatory protocols and ensuring that all participants adhere to established guidelines for public discourse. The process allows for a formal review of the circumstances and provides the involved party an opportunity to present their perspective directly to the governing committee.