Germany coach rebuts criticism

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Joachim Loew says he found some of the criticism to be without purpose and tiresome.

13 August,2012 09:16 pm

Germanys coach has hit back at criticism of his players in the wake of the countrys disappointing European Championship in Poland and Ukraine.The 52-year-old coach accepted responsibility for tactical mistakes in Germanys 2-1 semifinal defeat to Italy, but angrily rounded on suggestions leaders in the squad lacked authority, players were spoiled, or that not singing the national anthem had an effect on performances on the pitch.Loew says the allegation against players with immigrant backgrounds is fatal. It implies that theyre not good Germans. Its nice to sing the anthem, but its far from being proof of having the qualities or desire to play for Germany.