This praise comes out of nowhere! Marco Streller (40) is all the more pleased when he learns of the inclusion in this rather exclusive group. Former world-class referee Jonas Eriksson (47) publishes his personal top 4 list of players on Instagram, “who were always nice, honest and approachable – regardless of whether they won, drew or lost”.
After 18 years as a ref in international football with countless Champions League and Europa League games and with three European Championship and World Cup finals, the Swede mentions Streller in the same breath as the world stars Giorgio Chiellini, Raul and Paolo Maldini.
Streller to Blick: “I’m very surprised by it, but really extremely pleased that he mentions me there. Because he had really whistled a lot of games with all the big stars. “
Eriksson also makes an impression on Streller
But today’s Blue expert also says: «He would also be in my list of the best referees. His manner suited me very well, he was empathetic and had good authority. ” Streller is also impressed with how respectfully Eriksson treats his assistant referees.
The ex-top ref writes about the Basler: “He was always nice and respectful. He always did his best to reassure his teammates, defend my decisions and focus on the right things. “
Eriksson whistles for FCB with Streller in the memorable 2014 Champions League victory against Liverpool (1-0, Streller goal). But also with defeats like 2013 in the Europa League against Chelsea (1: 3), in the premier class 2015 against Porto (0: 4) and in the CL qualification against Cluj (1: 2).
Enigmatic Streller nickname
When Streller reads the Instagram post, an anecdote from back then comes to mind. “After a game, Behrang Safari spoke to Eriksson in Swedish. Then Safari told me that the referee had praised the Basel captain, that is me, very much. “
Only one thing remains a mystery: Why Eriksson writes that Streller was nicknamed “The Hammer”. “It’s new to me that I was The Hammer,” says the FCB legend with a laugh.
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