Former German footballers have criticized the behavior of the Argentine national team following their loss to Spain in the World Cup final.
Key facts
- •Argentina lost the World Cup final to Spain with a score of 0:1 after extra time.
- •Christoph Kramer stated that Argentina's behavior throughout the tournament was excessive.
- •Thomas Hitzlsperger criticized specific players including Paredes, Fernández, and Otamendi.
- •Toni Kroos posted on X that "football won" following the conclusion of the match.
The Argentine national team faced criticism from several former German players following their performance and conduct in the World Cup final. Argentina lost the match 0:1 to Spain after extra time. The criticism focused on the behavior of the players throughout the tournament and during the final match.
Criticism of player conduct
Christoph Kramer, currently an expert for ZDF, stated that Argentina went too far during the tournament. He emphasized that World Cup finalists should serve as role models for children, advising those under 18 not to emulate the team. While acknowledging that tough tactics are part of professional football, Kramer argued that the team crossed a line. Thomas Hitzlsperger specifically named players including Leandro Paredes, Enzo Fernández, and Nicolás Otamendi, labeling them as "disgusting athletes." Additionally, Toni Kroos commented on the final match via the social network X, stating simply that "football won."
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Sportal.bg.
