At the World Cup, there is not only kicking, fouling and combining, but also a lot of talking. We have listened.
Neymar, football star but also a bandit after his club coach Mauricio Pochettino.
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 Breel Embolo, Mauricio Pochettino and Thomas Müller.
Brazil’s Dani Alves, Psychic, on Football:
“The most important thing is the foot.”
Christoph Kramer, zoo keeper, on the dispute with FIFA over the “One Love” captain’s armband:
«monkey theater!»
Alejandro Gómez, Globetrotter, on Argentina’s starting position after losing to Saudi Arabia:
“The most difficult paths lead to the most beautiful destinations.”
Thomas Müller, vegan, after the 1:2 against Japan:
“Now we have the trouble.”
Lothar Matthäus, doomsayer, about the start of the German World Cup:
“So we’re eliminated!”
Breel Embolo, cartographer, forward or not:
“At some point you have to know what your exact position is.”
Kasper Hjulmand, geneticist, about Christian Eriksen:
“I would like to clone him.”
Mauricio Pochettino, Sheriff, on Neymar, whose coach he is at Paris Saint-Germain:
‘He’s irresponsible by nature! A bandit!»
Carlos Soler, Master Proper, on order in the wardrobe:
“We cleaned up the cabin. Not quite like the Japanese. Nearly.”
Japan left their dressing room spotless after the incredible World Cup win over Germany. Brilliant! ???? pic.twitter.com/4UR4YVAugn
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Fabian Rieder, infidel, to the Swiss athletics coach who informed him of his substitution in the Cameroon game:
“Are you serious or are you joking?”