Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is responsible for Germany’s decline, says former defender Hans-Peter Briegel

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is responsible for Germany’s decline, says former defender Hans-Peter Briegel
Former Germany defender Hans-Peter Briegel has blamed Pep Guardiola for the decline of the German national side.The four-time World Cup winners have endured a year to forget, with group-stage elimination from the World Cup and relegation from their Nations League group.2

Pep Guardiola’s tactics have had a negative influence on German football, says Briegel

And according to Briegel, this all stems from Guardiola’s tactical influence during his time with Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich between 2013 and 2016.He said:“A very simple principle has escaped our mind: that in football the result is more important than the control of the game,”he told Italian publicationRepubblica.“Since Guardiola arrived at Bayern Munich, something has changed. We had the illusion that 75% of possession was needed to win. But having control of the ball is not enough to get a result, not always at least.2

Germany failed to make the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in 80 years

“Recent history, and also with the world champions France, has shown that you can also win by leaving the ball to the opponents and having less than 50% of possession.”The Manchester City manager enjoyed great success with Bayern, winning three Bundesliga titles, two DFB-Pokals (equivalent to two FA Cups), the UEFA Super Cup and the Club World Cup.Germany have dominated possession in all six of their competitive games in 2018. In fact, they had 74% of the ball in their now-famous 2-0 World Cup defeat to South Korea. Joachim Low’s side are already guaranteed relegation from their Nations League group after failing to win their opening three games, although they can determine the outcome of the group when they host Holland on Monday.A win for the visitors would see them top the group ahead of World Cup winners France and join England in the finals next June.

---

Former Chelsea striker Tony Cascarino picks his combined team for Manchester United's treble-winners from 1999 and Manchester City's current day heroes May 27, 2019 Hollywood Adviser Share
~ Former Chelsea striker Tony Cascarino picks his combined

---

Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd signing 'very close', Griezmann to Liverpool backed, Chelsea TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - All the latest rumours and gossip coming out of Manchester United, Chelsea

---

Newcastle United transfer news: Mike Ashley 'reluctant' to

---

Rangers are set to lock horns with rivals Celtic as the Glasgow sides battle it out for the signatures of hot prospects Andrew Gutman and Jack Whatmough. Andrew Gutman spent a week on trial at Ibrox last month, along with fellow American Matt Polster.
Transfer news and gossip: Manchester United star to sign new

---

Can Heung-Min Son play against Ajax in Champions League

---

Manchester United news: Marcus Rashford postpones contract talks amidst worries over the club's direction under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Talksport Angel Gomes reveals childhood pal Marcus Rashford

---

Liverpool transfer news recap - Mohamed Salah medical set for Thursday, stats prove he is worth record fee. All the latest news, transfers, opinion and reaction from Anfield throughout the day

---

After three months, all of them were eating their own words. I needed new haters because all the old ones became my new fans!" And the 37-year-old developed a strong mutual admiration with the club's fans, remembering the great moment fans started to sing his name. "I don't need to lick ass, but the fans were just amazing," he added.
Ibrahimovic reveals 'bulls*** from haters' inspired him at

---

Leigh Griffiths will return to training with Celtic this week after being out of football since early December dealing with mental health issues. The Scotland forward, 28, will begin "fitness and
Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths is set for pre-season return

---

Rangers vs Villarreal match preview, predictions & betting tips. Back Rangers vs Villarreal clash to finish Over 2.5 goals @ 1.68 and Alfredo Morelos to score first goal @ 7.50 in Europa League
Rangers vs Villarreal - LIVE updates - dailyrecord.co.uk

---

UEFA announced on Thursday they are investigating Premier League champions Manchester City for possible Financial Fair Play (FFP) violations, per Rob Harris of the Associated Press:
Pep Guardiola responds to Man City Financial Fair Play

---

Footage from inside Tottenham's new stadium has emerged to give fans a behind the scenes glimpse at what they can expect when it finally opens its doors in the near future.
Tottenham's new stadium nears readiness after 1,000 fans

---

Maxi Gomez has netted nine goals and added a further five assists for Celta Vigo this season. The West Ham transfer target dubbed 'the new Luis Suarez' once dubbed 'the new Luis
Who is Maxi Gomez? The West Ham transfer target dubbed 'the

---