Argentina sorry for gaffe on Russian women
He was a club coach for over a decade with only limited success before becoming Germany’s assistant manager under Jurgen Klinsmann (2004-06). He took charge after Klinsmann didn’t renew his contract. Loew led Germany to a second-place finish in Euro 2008 before finishing third in the 2010 World Cup. The crowning moment came in 2014, when he led Germany to their fourth World Cup triumph. They won the final 1-0 vs Argentina, mirroring their previous World Cup final win in 1990. BUENOSAIRES: There are more than a few concerns before the World Cup in Russia: the threat of hooliganism, the country’s patchy record on LGBT rights, and the prospect of Russia playing Vladimir Putin at centre-forward. For officials at Argentina’s Football Association (AFA), however, the most pressing issue appears to be how to talk to women.
On Tuesday, the AFA held a course for players, staff and journalists about what to expect in Russia. Among the materials was a manual entitled Russian Language and Culture, which included a chapter on “What to do to have a chance with a Russian girl”. Anyone wanting a chance with a Russian man was left to figure things out for themselves.
Setting aside the obvious dubious morals of the whole exercise, Der Kaiser has the unique distinction of being the only man to win the World Cup as both captain and coach. He lifted the trophy in 1974 as a player, exactly 20 years after the nation had won their first World Cup. His first World Cup as manager was in 1986, where he led the team to the finals but eventually lost out to Diego Maradona’s Argentina. However, Beckenbauer would not be denied 4 years later vs. La Albiceleste in the final as his side ran out 1-0 winners. In the process, he managed the last German side to not feature a single player from East Germany. it turns out that the manual’s author, Eduardo Pennisi, believes Russian women have the same standards as pretty much everyone else on Earth. Apparently, they like people who are “clean” and smell “good”.
In another stunning revela-
Lifting the World Cup is the ultimate dream for any player who wants to be regarded among the elite of world football, and behind every successful team is an astute manager. The man pulling the strings doesn’t always get his due, but his contribution to the team’s success is massive. Throughout the history of World Cup, there have been managers who have brought about fundamental tactical changes to their team’s approach, guiding them to success.
Perhaps one of the first pivotal shifts was pioneered by Italian manager and the only two-time Cup winning coach Vittorio Pozzo. He is credited as the creator of the ‘Metodo’ 2-3-2-3 formation, which took Italy to back-to-back World Cup titles in 1934 and 1938. It also offered more defensive solidity than the more commonly tion, Russian women like to be treated as human beings. “Russian girls do not like to feel like objects,” reads a passage from the manual, translated into English by Deadspin. “Many men, because Russian women are beautiful, only want to take them used ‘inverted pyramid’ 2-3-5, proving that Italians were always ahead in terms of defensive solidity.
The World Cup’s post-world War II era is largely remembered for Brazil’s dominance, but their success was arguably down to their abundance of attacking riches. An array of talented forwards including but not limited to Pele, Mario Zagallo, Garrincha and Jairzinho, saw them overwhelm opposition. From 1958 to 1970 they missed out on lifting the World Cup only once, in 1966, while their best victory perhaps came in 1970.
Facing an Italy side that relied on the ‘Catenaccio’ or ‘door-bolt’ tactic – a system which relied on counter-attacks – Brazil ran out 4-1 winners.
TOTAL FOOTBALL
Perhaps the man whose tactical impact is felt most widely today is Johan Cryuff, whose ‘Total Football’ is the hallmark of most successful modern teams. The system emphasised on fluidity. When one player moved out of position, another took his place; this helped in retaining the team’s shape.
This tactical fluidity then morphed into players being able to function in more than one position.
Nowadays, tactics and formations are more homogenous than they have ever been. This does lead to tepid viewing He led Brazil to the 2002 World Cup title beating Germany 2-0 in the final. It was Brazil’s record fifth title. He then led Portugal to the semi-finals in the 2006 World Cup where they finished fourth. His second stint with Brazil was less successful.
Roped in before the 2014 World Cup to be hosted in Brazil, Scolari led them to the semi-finals where they were humiliated 1-7 by eventual champions Germany. to bed. Maybe they want it too, but they are people who want to feel important and unique. The advice is to treat the women who is in front of you with their own ideas and wishes. Pay attention to their values and personality. Don’t ask stupid questions about sex.”
Additionally, Pennisi advises Argentinian men to avoid printing out their bank statement on a first date. “Maybe you try to impress her by talking about the money you have, that you know everything, that you are perfect and the others are poor stupid people,” reads the manual. “In the end, if the girl has a little sense, she will bounce you. Be real and talk about you in real terms, talk about your faults in a fun way and about your positive points.”
The AFA soon realised they had made a mistake and issued a statement on Wednesday. “After sometimes, but it is also an indicator of how much the game has developed.
WORLD CUP STALWARTS
Some managers have left a lasting legacy on the World Cup. One of the most successful has been Helmut Schoen, who coached Germany at four consecutive World Cups from 1966 to 1978. After finishing second to England in 1966, Germany finished third in 1970, after losing to Italy in the semis. Four years later, Germany beat a star-studded Netherlands in the final. Schon retired after Germany exited in the second round of the 1978 World Cup but continues to hold the record for most matches coached (25) and most matches won (16) in World Cup.
Carlos Bilardo is another notable figure in football’s greatest tournament, having guided Argentina to the 1986 World Cup title and to a runner-up finish four years later.
Carlos Alberto Parreira, on the other hand, is the only manager to have been part of six World Cup campaigns. He led Brazil to the 1994 title and to the quarterfinal 12 years later. In 1982, 1990, 1998 and 2010, he coached Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia and South Africa respectively, the teams bowing out in the group stages on all four occasions.
In the last two decades, Dutch tactician Guus Hiddink has left an indelible mark on the World Cup. After guiding his native Netherlands to the 1998 World Cup semi-finals, he memorably took co-hosts South Korea to the last four in 2002. Four years down the line, his Australia team reached the last 16 stage before losing to eventual champions Italy.
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He is the only one besides Franz Beckenbauer to win the trophy both as player and manager. He was an integral part of the Cup-winning sides in 1958 and 1962. He was given charge of Brazil in 1970, when he became the second-youngest coach at 38 to win the trophy. (Alberto Suppici, Uruguay’s 1930 Cup winning coach, is the youngest at 31). He also won the World Cup with Brazil in 1994, but this time as assistant manager.
Matches
Serbian tactician Bora Milutinovic developed a reputation for leading unfancied sides to creditable World Cup showings. In 1986, he led Mexico to a quarter-final finish at the World Cup. In 1990 and 1994, he led Costa Rica and USA respectively to the knockout stages. In 1998 his Nigeria topped the group which had Spain, Bulgaria and Paraguay, before bowing out in the Round of 16. He then guided China to their first ever World Cup qualification in 2002. This time, however, the inexperienced Chinese side crashed out in the group stage losing all three games. an internal investigation in respect to yesterday’s events during the Russian Language and Culture course, it has been concluded that the materials distributed were incorrectly printed,” read the statement.
“The teacher in charge of the course chose information to give the assistants but regretfully at the moment of printing, because of an unforeseen error a text that was never part of the course was included. The administrative personnel of the department proceeded to remove it immediately. We regret that the error would have obscured the importance of the day’s lesson and the permanent educational activities given by AFA, and expressing our sincerest apologies to those affected by the publication, which in no way reflects the thoughts of the Argentine Football Association or its president Claudio Tapia or any of of his directions.”