Football: Sa Pinto goes against the grain, goes to coach in Iran

While many people of other nationalities, like the Italian coach Antonio Manicone, are leaving Iran hit by American and Israeli attacks, There are those who go against the grain and, despite everything, go to Tehran. Yes is about the 52-year-old Portuguese coach Ricardo Sa Pinto, former Braga and Vasco da Gama, who decided to accept the proposal of Esteghlal, one of the top teams in the Super League Iranian. More than the fear of war, it was the great affection of Sa Pinto towards this club that he has already coached in 2022 and with which won the championship. "The spectacular performances and full of grit of that team under his guidance - is written in a club note announcing the coach's return Portuguese - will never be erased from the minds of the fans of Esteghlal". Earlier this month the Iranian company had announced also the hiring of the former AC Milan player Clarence as a "consultant" Seedorf, who has not yet been seen in Tehran.