Persepolis star plays down rift with coach

July 15, 2008 - 0:0

TEHRAN -- Alireza Nikbakht-Vahedi said emphatically there was no quarrel with Persepolis coach Afshin Ghotbi.

Extending his contract for two more years on Monday, Persepolis winger said, “There is not any problem between Mr. Ghotbi and I. I talked to him on the telephone and made it clear that I am ready to do my best for the next two seasons.”
Nikbakht refused any agreement with Persepolis’ arch-rival Esteghlal. He declared, “I have not contacted them and concentrated on playing for Persepolis. We are capable of winning the Asian Champions League, Premier League and Elimination Cup in the upcoming season.”