The man's CV is impressive: as a player, he was part of the German side to win the 1990 World Cup and the European Cup in 1996. His professional career took him from Stuttgart to Inter Milan, with late spells in Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Munich.As a coach, he led an underpowered German national side to third in the 2006 World Cup. As Bayern Munich's coach, his first season in charge saw his side finish just three points behind the eventual champions.
So one wonders what his appointment as US National Soccer Team coach means, in the long run. Is he taking a mid-level international side in an attempt to get his feet wet again for a future, properly “big” appointment? Is he just so in love with his second home that he couldn't be bothered to try his luck at a European professional side?
Is the US slowly evolving into a global contender? The support is certainly growing. Perhaps all that's needed to harness the enormous US talent pool is a big enough name to draw them in. Time will tell.
Is the US slowly evolving into a global contender? The support is certainly growing. Perhaps all that's needed to harness the enormous US talent pool is a big enough name to draw them in. Time will tell.
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