[58711] Economic crisis for former player Ebrahim Tahami and visa complications for the Iraq national team
[58711] Economic crisis for former player Ebrahim Tahami and visa complications for the Iraq national team
Former star Ebrahim Tahami reports difficulty in funding his medical treatments, while the Iraq national team encounters diplomatic difficulties in obtaining visas for the US.
Financial distress of Ebrahim Tahami
Former player of the Iran national team and the Esteghlal team, Ebrahim Tahami, revealed in an interview with the 'Tasnim' news agency a difficult financial situation following the stroke he experienced last March. According to the report by Iran International and Iran International Sport, Tahami notes that the cost of physical therapy is three million Tomans per session, in addition to the costs of occupational therapy and speech therapy treatments.
In a report also brought by 'Sport Channel' (آخرین خبر ورزشی), Tahami is quoted as saying: "I don't have the financial ability for this, that's why for two days already I haven't gone to physical therapy." The player expressed deep disappointment that he did not receive inquiries from his former national team teammates or from coach Amir Ghalenoei, and noted with praise Mohammad Mayeli Kohan who bothered to contact him.
Diplomatic difficulties for the Iraq national team
In the international sports arena, Iran International Sport reports that five key players in the Iraq national team – among them Ibrahim Bayesh and Mohanad Ali – have yet to receive visas for the United States.
According to the report relying on the Iraqi 'Shafaq News' agency, the reasons for the American refusal are not clear at this stage. The Iraq Football Association has turned to FIFA with a request to intervene in the affair, as these are players defined as "key screws" in the team's lineup.