Shocking 'Annoyance at female reporter, blaming the referee': German coach explodes during interview, shouting "I said it three times! The buildup was too slow!"

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Julian Nagelsmann (39), head coach of the German national football team, showed a sharp reaction immediately after being eliminated from the World Cup. Despite fierce public criticism, he drew a line against voluntary resignation.

The UK's 'The Sun' reported on the 1st (Korean time) that "Coach Nagelsmann became agitated when asked questions by on-site reporters immediately after the defeat against Paraguay."

Germany drew 1-1 with Paraguay in the 2026 FIFA North, Central America and Caribbean World Cup Round of 32 match held at Boston Stadium in Massachusetts, USA, on the 30th, and lost 3-4 in the penalty shootout after extra time.

The media reported that "criticism poured down on Coach Nagelsmann's tactics, including the deployment of 40-year-old goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, following Germany's defeat."

After the match, Coach Nagelsmann gave an interview to a female reporter from German broadcaster ZDF. As the reporter repeatedly probed the reasons for the team's early collapse, Nagelsmann could not hide his displeasure. He admitted that the buildup and transitions to the flanks were too slow throughout the match. However, when the reporter asked the same question three times, he replied irritably, "I have already said three times that the buildup was too slow."

He also strongly expressed his dissatisfaction with the refereeing decisions. Coach Nagelsmann criticized the main referee and video assistant referee (VAR) for disallowing Jonathan Tah's header goal in extra time. He labeled the decision a "scandal," raising his voice and saying, "I have no idea what the referee saw. It had nothing to do with a foul. It was truly ridiculous."

Currently, German fans are strongly calling for former Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp to take over the national team. However, Coach Nagelsmann made it clear that he has no intention of stepping down.

In response to a question about his resignation, he said, "I am open. If the German Football Association wants me to, I will lead the team until Euro 2028. If the association does not want me to, they must tell me directly. I am not someone who runs away."

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