Côte d’Ivoire Coach Fae Slams Schweinsteiger’s Stereotypes as Racist

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Côte d’Ivoire head coach Emerse Fae has condemned Bastian Schweinsteiger’s on-air comments that labelled African football “unorthodox” and “wild.” Fae called the former Germany midfielder’s remarks “odd” and warned they bordered on racism. He stressed that African sides are equally technical and tactical, not just physical powerhouses. Suggesting Schweinsteiger may have been seeking attention, Fae said his team will ignore the controversy and focus on proving those stereotypes wrong on the pitch.

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