Ivory Coast coach blasts Bastian Schweinsteiger's 'racist' African football labels
Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae has described remarks made by former Germany player Bastian Schweinsteiger as racist. Schweinsteiger referred to the team's playing style as wild and a bit African football during a broadcast on ARD. Fae expressed sadness and disappointment over the comments following a 2-0 victory over Curacao.
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New reports detail the specific nature of the comments and the reaction of Jurgen Klopp.
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Ivory Coast Coach Emerse Fae Condemns Bastian Schweinsteiger's Comments
confidence 95%Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae has described remarks made by former Germany player Bastian Schweinsteiger as racist. Schweinsteiger referred to the team's playing style as wild and a bit African football during a broadcast on ARD. Fae expressed sadness and disappointment over the comments following a 2-0 victory over Curacao.
What's confirmed:
- Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae called Bastian Schweinsteiger's remarks racist and disappointing.
- Bastian Schweinsteiger described the Ivory Coast playing style as wild and a bit African football.
- The comments were made on the German broadcaster ARD before a match between Germany and Ivory Coast.
- Emerse Fae spoke about the issue after the Ivory Coast defeated Curacao 2-0 to reach the knockout phase.
Still unconfirmed:
- Jurgen Klopp left an interview after being asked about Schweinsteiger's comments.
- Bastian Schweinsteiger has defended his remarks following the accusations of racism.