The head coach of the Iranian national football team congratulated the Russian team on their victory

The head coach of the Iranian national football team, Amir Galenoi, congratulated the Russian team on winning a friendly match in Volgograd and called the game an excellent training session before the 2026 World Cup.

"The last match was interesting and spectacular. Congratulations to Russia on its victory. As for our guys, I want to thank them for playing," he said during a press conference.

Galenoi added that it was difficult to play at the stadium, which was attended by almost 45,000 spectators. He called this match a psychological test for Iranian football players. In addition, the coach noted that he was satisfied with the quality of the game.

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On October 10, the Russian national football team defeated the Iranian national team in a friendly match that took place between these sides for the first time since 2023, when they met in Tehran. The game ended with a score of 2:1.

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