Lothar Matthäus has claimed there were internal tensions within the Germany squad during the World Cup, suggesting that players’ families affected the atmosphere inside the camp.
According to Matthäus, disagreements over travel arrangements and accommodation for family members created unnecessary distractions and led to frustration between some players.
The German legend believes the squad’s focus shifted away from football at crucial moments, contributing to the team’s disappointing World Cup campaign.
Matthäus has urged the German Football Association to rethink its policy on allowing families to join the team during major tournaments, arguing that the priority should always remain on performances on the pitch.
