Rudi Völler Criticizes Argentina's Playing Style at German Coaches' Congress
At the BDFL International Coaches' Congress in Mainz, Germany, DFB sports director Rudi Völler sharply criticized the playing style of vice world champion Argentina. Speaking on Monday, Völler argued that Argentina should not be held up as a model for defending, calling the praise for their aggressive and unsportsmanlike approach 'hypocritical.' He stated, 'I don't want a team that plays like Argentina. That has nothing to do with football,' drawing applause from the audience of prominent coaches. Völler acknowledged Argentina's success as world and vice world champions but rejected the acclaim for their tactics. Instead, he pointed to Spain and England as better examples of combining solid defense with attractive football. The remarks come as Völler outlined areas for improvement for the German national team, particularly in defense.
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