Despite the fact that events like those seen in Halle occur only occasionally among the approximately 80,000 games, which take place in Germany each weekend, we give them our fullest attention. |
Franz is a very emotional person who can react very clearly and emotionally about his baby, the World Cup. |
I had to conclude that his style of leadership doesn't correspond to a democratic federation. |
I have felt for weeks that he enjoys the job. It is good for us to know that we can plan with him on a long term basis. |
If we clear this up cleanly, then preparations for the World Cup won't be damaged. Every place where there are people and money is involved, there can be corruption. |
In 1954, 1974 and 1990 there were bad results prior to the tournaments and heated discussions. But we ended up being crowned world champions. |
It makes no sense to keep questioning his work and his methods. |
It's obviously a big disappointment for someone who has done so much for German football but I hope he doesn't do anything too hasty. |
Julius Hirsch had been a national hero but from one day to the next (he) was treated like an insect. We want to come to terms with our past and not just brush over all this. |
Nobody has been accused and no proceedings have been opened nor are they about to be. |
The alleged security deficits in the World Cup stadiums was commented on critically and to the detriment of Germany -- especially in England, the Netherlands and Switzerland. We don't have problems with criticism, but only when it's justified. |
The fans must be allowed to speak out and criticism is welcome but when the game starts, they must all stand behind the team. |
The mixture of police and military duties is dangerous. Our history has taught us that. And a World Cup is not in any way a reason to deviate from that principle. |
The public discussions are of no use to anyone. |
The World Cup will be the biggest event in Germany for many years to come and we can't pretend it doesn't have anything to do with us. |