At the World Cup, there is not only kicking, fouling and combining, but also a lot of talking. We have listened.
He could also be a scumbag, it is said about Niclas Füllkrug – but even he can’t prevent the Germans from going out in the preliminary round.
The World Cup in Qatar is special in many ways, extraordinary and maybe not as beautiful as previous tournaments. What remains: As at every final round, the time has come for football philosophers, self-proclaimed and real experts and phrasemongers. Today with Hakan Yakin, Mario Basler and Kevin-Prince Boateng.
Didier Deschamps, late bloomer, on his relationship with the players in the France national team:
“I’m not there to be her boyfriend or her father, big brother or grandfather – yes, I could be some of them if I had started early.”
Toni Brunner, tourist, about his visit to the World Cup in Qatar:
“I saw Arsène Wenger, that’s something too.”
Mario Basler, orienteer, about Joshua Kimmich:
“He’s always running around, back and forth.”
Luis Enrique, educator, about Hansi Flick:
“He’s very well brought up.”
Johan Djourou, tactical fox, on his second career as coach of his daughter’s team:
“We’ve won everything so far.”
Tim Borowski, Saubermann, about Niclas Füllkrug:
“He can also be a scumbag.”
Unlucky Ciriaco Sforza on Granit Xhaka’s crotch grab vs Serbia:
“It looks unfortunate.”
Kevin-Prince Boateng, seismologist, on the German Football Association:
“A slight personal earthquake would do well.”
Hakan Yakin, mathematician, on Cristiano Ronaldo:
“He’s predictable.”