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Schweinsteiger Faces Racism Accusations Over Comments on Ivory Coast
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First reported by N12 · Jun 24, 2026
What happened
Bastian Schweinsteiger is under fire in Germany after describing Ivory Coast’s style of play as "African football" and calling it "wild" and not tactical. The remarks drew racism accusations, spread widely online, and raised questions about whether he will continue as an ARD pundit.
- 01Schweinsteiger’s comments about Ivory Coast triggered racism accusations in Germany.
- 02He described the team as "wild" and "not really tactical".
- 03Der Spiegel criticized the wording as rooted in racist and colonial stereotypes.
- 04He continued appearing on ARD, including for England vs. Ghana.
- 05His role for Germany’s match against Ecuador remains uncertain.
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