Iran have demanded Jurgen Klinsmann's resignation from FIFA after he claimed they "worked the referee" during their 2-0 win over Wales.
The Iran football federation launched a scathing attack on Klinsmann, accusing him of "dramatic dives" as a player and referencing Germany's "shameful" episode in the 1982 World Cup, when they "fixed" a result with Austria so both teams could progress.
Former Germany striker Klinsmann made the comments in his role as a pundit for the BBC and has enraged Iran, who have called for FIFA to axe him as a member of their Technical Study Group.
Klinsmann claimed Iran's treatment of the referee was party of their "culture", which provoked a stinging response from their football federation.
Iran released a statement which read: "Along with several unfortunate considerations around the Iran National Team and staff, Mr Klinsmann made judgements on the Iranian culture.
"Mr Klinsmann, a member of FIFA Technical Study Group, said that in the match between Iran and Wales, Team Melli players and staff 'worked the referee'.
"''It is not by coincidence, it is part of their culture, how they play - they worked the referee', said Mr Klinsmann.
"Iran Football Federation already asked for FIFA immediate clarification on this matter, demanding Mr Klinsman apologies [sic] and resignation of his duties as FIFA Technical Study Group member.
"At the same time the Iran national team invites Mr Klinsmann to visit Team Melli Camp in Doha, for a lecture on the millennial Persian culture and the values of football and sport.
"Being a German, it is promised that Mr Klinsmann will not be judged for the most shameful episode of the World Cup History, the "Disgrace of Gíjon" 82, when West Germany and Austria fixed a result.
"As a former player, he will not be judged by his famous dramatic dives. And for sure, as a football professional, he will not be judged for any other political or historical matters related to his country.
"At this visit, it will be suggested to Mr Klinsmann to review the 99 minutes of the last Iran - Wales, even if the match was broadcasted worldwide already, and for many recognised as one of the most fair and beautiful matches of the World Cup history."
The statement comes after Iran boss Carlos Queiroz slammed Klinsmann in a series of pointed tweets along a similar line.
"Even not knowing me personally, you question my character with a typical prejudiced judgment of superiority," wrote Queiroz.
"No matter how much I can respect what you did inside the pitch, those remarks about Iran Culture, Iran National Team and my Players are a disgrace to Football. Nobody can hurt our integrity if it is not at our level, of course.
"Even saying so, we would like to invite you as our guest, to come to our National Team Camp, socialize with Iran players and learn from them about the Country, the people of Iran, the poets and art, the algebra, all the millennial Persian culture… and also listen from our players how much they love and respect Football.
"As American/German, we understand your no support. No problem. And despite your outrageous remarks on BBC trying to undermine our efforts, sacrifices and skills, we promise you that we will not produce any judgments regarding your culture, roots and background and that you will always be welcome to our Family.
"At the same time, we just want to follow with full attention what will be the decision of FIFA regarding your position as a member of Qatar 2022 Technical Study Group.
"Because, obviously, we expect you to resign before you visit our camp."
