Iran players 'fight' with Qatar fans after loss

According to Hamshahri Online , at the end of the match, many Iranian players collapsed and burst into tears. In contrast, the Qatari players ran to the stands and celebrated joyfully. Bitterly disappointed by this, four Iranian players – Ali Gholizadeh, Mehdi Taremi, Alireza Jahanbakhsh, and Mohammad Mohebi – clashed with the Qatari players and provoked the fans at Al Thumama Stadium. Fortunately, security intervened in time, escorting all the Iranian players into the tunnel.

“After the match ended, coach Amir Ghalenoei stood in a corner, stunned, then went into the locker room. He seemed to have no emotion left after Iran's shocking defeat to Qatar. In contrast, Ali Gholizadeh, Mehdi Taremi, Alireza Jahanbakhsh, and Mohammad Mohebi presented a shameful image. They clashed and insulted opposing fans. In fact, controversies had already arisen during the match, but the unsightly scene reappeared at the end. We lost both on and off the field. A shameful sight. Fortunately, most media outlets stopped live coverage at that time,” Hamshahri Online described.

Striker Mehdi Taremi (in white shirt) clashes with Qatari fans.

Meanwhile, Kooora reported that the altercation was caused by Qatari fans constantly booing and shouting at the Iranian team. Striker Mehdi Taremi approached the stands and asked them to be quiet. The Iranian number 9 even threatened to climb into the stands and confront the Qatari fans.

Facing criticism, Mehdi Taremi responded: "These are off-field issues. In football, there are wins and losses, we celebrate but we cannot lack respect for our opponents. Many insulting remarks have repeatedly appeared, causing us pain. Out of respect for all Iranian people as well as for my teammates, I had to react."

Images show chaos unfolding at Al Thumama Stadium.

The Qatar players also tried to stop Mehdi Taremi.

Following this incident, the Iranian website Khabar Varzeshi expressed concern: "In contrast to the pride of Qatar's victory, the Iranian players left a bad impression by provoking the fans. Fortunately, security forces intervened in time; otherwise, who knows what might have happened."

For now, the Iranian team has been eliminated from the 2023 Asian Cup. We lost in the semi-finals and missed the chance to win the championship. However, that pain could be amplified if the Asian Football Confederation decides to investigate the incident after the match. Additional penalties could arise as every action of the Iranian players is recorded by the match officials. Perhaps the Iranian people understand the bitter feeling of defeat, but these were impulsive, shameful actions that should not have occurred.”

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