The captain of the Iranian national team, Alireza Jahanbakhsh, expressed his opinion after the 0-1 defeat against Uzbekistan in the final of the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 and openly stated that he had asked FIFA head Gianni Infantino for help.
"Winning this competition was of great importance for Uzbekistan. At the same time, it was very important for us that our young players gain experience. Overall, the game went well, but the result wasn't as expected.
Of course, Infantino's visit to such a tournament is of great importance. This situation further strengthens the focus on Asian football. This is important not only for the continent, but also for us personally.
I addressed him in a brief conversation and asked him to help us on the way to the World Cup. Because we didn't have enough good friendly matches. In this regard, I asked Infantino for help," said Alireza Jahanbakhsh, captain of the Iranian national team.
It should be recalled that the only goal in the final was scored by Hojiakbar Alijonov, and Uzbekistan historically won the CAFA Nations Cup-2025.
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