Jurgen Klinsmann has claimed his comments about Iran's national side were taken out of context amid a wave of racism allegations.
Former Germany manager Klinsmann was on punditry duty for Iran's group game against Wales, when two late goals handed victory to Carlos Queiroz's side. His comments came in for criticism, with the World Cup's chief organiser considering the language used to be racist.
Klinsmann vowed to speak directly with Queiroz after the controversy, after the Iran boss invited the former Tottenham striker to visit his team's training camp. Now, as Iran prepare for a crucial match against the United States, the 58-year-old has issued a statement on the matter.
