Ivory Coast manager criticizes Schweinsteiger's comments on playing style
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 12:21 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Ivory Coast manager Emerse Fae expressed disappointment over comments made by Bastian Schweinsteiger regarding his team's playing style. Schweinsteiger described their approach as 'wild' and suggested they are less tactical, prompting Fae to label the remarks as potentially racist. Following Ivory Coast's 2-0 victory over Curacao, which secured their place in the World Cup knockout stage, Fae stated he could only hope Schweinsteiger's comments were misguided and not reflective of deeper biases. Fae emphasized that African teams are not just physical but also demonstrate technical and tactical abilities. Ivory Coast will now face either France or Norway in the knockout round on June 30 in Arlington, Texas.
- •Ivory Coast qualified for the knockout stage for the first time.
- •Fae criticized Schweinsteiger's remarks as biased during a press conference.
- •Schweinsteiger referred to the team's style as 'unorthodox' and 'not so conditioned by tactics'.
- •Ivory Coast will play in the knockout round on June 30.
- 2:14 AMESPN Soccer — Faé fires back at Schweinsteiger's 'racist' remark...
- 12:21 AMBBC Football — 'We could call it racist' - Ivory Coast boss sad at Schweinsteiger comments
"Ivory Coast boss Emerse Fae says comments from ex-Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger about their "wild" playing style could be considered racist.
"Ivory Coast coach Emerse Faé said he considered 'racist' the comments of former Germany player Bastian Schweinsteiger about African soccer style.
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerJun 26, 2026, 2:14 AMFaé fires back at Schweinsteiger's 'racist' remark...
Ivory Coast coach Emerse Faé said he considered 'racist' the comments of former Germany player Bastian Schweinsteiger about African soccer style.
- BBC FootballJun 26, 2026, 12:21 AM'We could call it racist' - Ivory Coast boss sad at Schweinsteiger comments
Ivory Coast boss Emerse Fae says comments from ex-Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger about their "wild" playing style could be considered racist.
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