Ivory Coast coach Fae saddened by Schweinsteiger’s ‘African football’ jab
Summary
Ivory Coast’s football coach Emerse Fae expressed disappointment after former German player Bastian Schweinsteiger described Ivory Coast’s style of play as "African football," calling it wild and less tactical. Fae, who once admired Schweinsteiger, said the comment could be seen as racist and emphasized that African football is also very technical and tactical.Key Facts
- Ivory Coast beat Curacao 2-0 to reach their first World Cup knockout stage.
- Former German player Bastian Schweinsteiger called Ivory Coast’s play "a bit unorthodox," "wild," and "not quite as tactical."
- Schweinsteiger made these remarks as a TV pundit before Germany’s 2-1 win over Ivory Coast.
- Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae was saddened and disappointed by Schweinsteiger’s comments.
- Fae admired Schweinsteiger during his playing career and was surprised by the remarks.
- Schweinsteiger has not publicly responded to the criticism.
- Fae stressed that African football is both physical and very tactical and technical.
- Ivory Coast also defeated Ecuador, a strong team, earlier in the World Cup group stage.
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