Mohammad Mousavi Hits Out at Michal Kubiak
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran international middle blocker Mohammad Mousavi says Michal Kubiak is a good player but must behave professionally.
Kubiak launched a stinging attack on Iranian nation last May and said this nation doesn’t exist.
Shortly after, the FIVB Disciplinary Panel Sub-Committee ruled that the Polish player committed violations of the FIVB Disciplinary Regulations and strongly recommended that the Polish Volleyball Federation require Kubiak to issue a written apology.
Mousavi, who currently plays at Polish club Indykpol AZS Olsztyn, has criticized Kubiak for his behavior.
Asked whether Mousavi would shake hands with Michał Kubiak in the 2020 Olympic Games, he replied, “We are professionals and in the profession you have to shake hand with your opponent. However, I do not intend to make friends with him. I respect Kubiak because he is a good volleyball player, but sometimes he does not behave professionally.”
Iran has been drawn along with Japan, Poland, Venezuela, Canada and Italy in Pool A.
“We are going to book a place in the next stage. We are not the best team in the world but we are a team to beat,” the 32-year-old player added.