The owner of Tractor Club said: I hope we get a good result against Shabab Al-Ahli. Given the circumstances, I am not worried about the outcome. I only expect the players to play with all their might as soldiers of the homeland.

According to the official media of Tractor Club, Mohammad Reza Zonouzi Motlaq, speaking at the team's hotel in Istanbul, stated: We have overcome the American-Zionist war with endurance and victory. We are sad that we lost some loved ones in this war, but we proved to the world that we will not give up an inch of our land. Our armed forces and our people amazed the world, and they deserve appreciation.

I bow my head to the people of Iran, because the true victors of this war were the people and the armed forces. Words cannot describe the bravery of these beloved ones. Long live Iran.

Zonouzi emphasized that the world realized Iran's power and said: A new order has been established in the world's geography. I hope we become even more proud. We proved to the world that we would sacrifice our lives but not give up an inch of our land.

He noted: Some accused us of seeking secession, but we do not seek to secede land — rather, we seek to secede traitors of the homeland, who must face the consequences. Those who said the country should be attacked are traitors, and I am sorry for them. Anyone with Iranian blood in their veins cannot commit such treason against their homeland.

The Tractor owner continued: Football has been suspended for a long time due to the war. I have heard that the league will start in a centralized format, which was also my suggestion. We must start the league to show the world that our country stands firm, and this year we should not focus solely on teams' standings.

We respect the decisions of the Football Federation and the Ministry of Sports, and we thank their officials. They have worked hard. In this war, we also lost athletes and students in Minab — I offer my condolences to their families.

Zonouzi stated: The world has sanctioned us for 47 years, yet despite these sanctions, we responded in this war. While the world could not tolerate even one month of the Strait of Hormuz being closed.

He added: This war was a cowardly war against Iran. The attack during ongoing negotiations shows dishonor. Tragic events happened to athletes, students, and civilians — I again offer my condolences.

Regarding the upcoming elite match, he said: If the war had continued, given the situation in Saudi Arabia and the region, we intended not to play in Saudi Arabia and had written to the AFC about this. But with the ceasefire, the decision changed. I asked the club officials and coaching staff to be present in this match.

I know the players have not had consistent training and face a difficult task, but you are the men of tough days. You must give your all for the country's pride. Our players are soldiers of the nation, and I also ask our foreign players to play with full strength out of love for the Tractor shirt.

About next season, Zonouzi said: Next year, we will build a stronger team. We will not have many changes because we have a complete team, and we only need to strengthen one or two positions. We will have better facilities and conditions and will continue with strength.

He emphasized: Even during the war, Tractor's financial commitments were up to date, and this will continue.

The Tractor owner thanked the team's elders, coaching staff, and club management, saying: We could have achieved better results, but for some reasons it didn't happen. I thank Mr. Dragan Skocic and his staff for their efforts. We were a real team, and we did win the championship.

He concluded: I hope we get a good result against Shabab Al-Ahli. Given the circumstances, I am not worried about the outcome. I only expect the players to play with all their might as soldiers of the homeland and give their all on the pitch.

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