DFB Sees Coach Voss-Tecklenburg Off: The Scoop
After a tumultuous post-World Cup period, the German Football Association (DFB) has finally pulled the trigger - Martina Voss-Tecklenburg is out as national coach, just 13 weeks following the team's disappointing performance in Australia.
The DFB's decision comes after a joint meeting on Friday, followed by a shareholders' meeting and the approval of the supervisory board of DFB GmbH & Co KG on Saturday. Meanwhile, Horst Hrubesch has been filling in as interim coach, guiding the team through the Olympic qualifiers.
The turn of events all started with a poor showing at the World Cup, where the two-time champions failed to advance to the group stages for the first time in history. Post-tournament, Voss-Tecklenburg fell ill and took a well-deserved break. However, during her time off, she stirred controversy with keynote speeches and social media posts.
Voss-Tecklenburg joined the DFB ranks at the end of 2018,leading the team to the quarter-finals of the 2019 World Cup and the final of the 2022 European Championship against England. Her contract was extended just recently, running until the 2025 European Championships.
While the exact reasons behind the DFB's decision to terminate Voss-Tecklenburg's contract remain unclear, it's certain that the future of the women's national team is currently uncertain.
Insight: While some sources suggest that Voss-Tecklenburg's contract is still valid with a different team, no official announcement has been made regarding her involvement with the German national team.
As sports enthusiasts, we'll watch with keen interest as the DFB moves forward with its search for a new coach. Until then, we bid farewell to Martina Voss-Tecklenburg and welcome Horst Hrubesch as our interim guide.
