Source: REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
[Saba Sports News] Just now, the Iraqi Football Association announced a major piece of news stating that head coach Jesus Casas has been fired. However, the reason for his dismissal was not poor performance but contract violations. This news immediately attracted widespread attention after its announcement. Afterward, Casas rebutted the Iraqi Football Association’s management during an interview with the media, stating that the loss to Palestine in the World Cup qualifiers was the fuse for his dismissal. Instead of handling things professionally, the Iraqi FA proposed an absurd solution, reducing the compensation to only 8% of what was previously agreed upon. Casas said, “At that time, we did not accept this proposal, so they leaked my contract, exposed it in the media, and threatened me with tax issues. Now, they are filing a lawsuit against me for breach of contract. All these actions are very dirty. I believe that once this matter is submitted to FIFA, everything will become clear. In short, it was not pleasant.” They are playing an unfair game, damaging my image throughout the Gulf region.