World Cup ouster: Germany’s football Technical Director resigns
The technical director of Germany football, Oliver Bierhoff has left his role as following their group-stage elimination at Qatar 2022.
Germany failed to reach the World Cup round of 16 for the second time consecutively. A thread of event which has triggered a lot of conversation on the true state of football in the European country
The 54-year-old Director has since agreed to terminate his contract that had been set to run until 2024.
DFB president Bernd Neuendorf said in a statement: “Oliver Bierhoff has been of incredible service to the DFB.
“Even though we have fallen short of expectations on the pitch in recent tournaments, he has been behind big moments.
“His work will forever be intertwined with our World Cup triumph in Brazil. Even in turbulent times, he always followed his goals and visions and has helped shape the DFB in a sustainable manner”
Earlier, the team Head Coach, Hansi flick had called for a new approach to football development in the country.
“I believe that for the future of German football we need to do things differently in training. For years we talk about new goalkeepers or new wing-backs, but what was always very good in German football was that we were able to defend well” the former Bayern Munich gaffer said.
