The Spanish coach Jesús Casas starred in a tense moment at the press conference when the conversation with journalists became rough and several reporters got up to go look for him.
A scandalous moment occurred in the middle of the Asia Cup. Iraq lost against Jordan 3-2 and was left out of the tournament in the round of 16.
The Iraqi team conceded two goals in added time and was eliminated from the continental tournament. At the post-match press conference, some Iraqi journalists recriminated and shouted at the Spanish coach. Jesus Casasapproaching him with the intention of attacking him, until they were expelled by security.
Indignant, Houses he snapped “that is the support they give to the Iraqi team and their country”, pointing at the rioters they were trying to contain between the chairs. Once the excited journalists had dispersed, the coach left strong words for them in front of a small audience.
The anger – unjustified – from the Iraqis arose because the coach gave notes throughout the entire tournament and in particular gave an interview to a media outlet. Qatar.
“None of the coaches of the teams that went to the round of 16 gave interviews before their matches, how is it possible that you can do that? It’s a shame”said some of the reporters in the room.
The Confederation’s sanction against journalists
The Asian Football Confederation sanctioned journalists this Tuesday “aggressive” who faced the coach of Iraq, Jesus Casasafter the defeat in the round of 16 of the Asia Cup on Monday.
“The AFC strongly condemns any type of undisciplined and aggressive behavior and has a zero tolerance policy against these types of actions”reported the body that manages Asian football.
The AFC “has taken the swift decision to ban those responsible not only from covering the Asian Cup in Qatar but also from any future tournaments organized by the AFC”he added in the statement.
Source: Ambito
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