German soccer coach steps down

**Reaper16** · 07-12-2006, 12:09 PM

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...373764&cc=5901
Associated Press

FRANKFURT, Germany -- Juergen Klinsmann, who coached Germany to a third-place finish at the World Cup, stepped down Wednesday and was replaced by his assistant, Joachim Loew.

Klinsmann told reporters he was leaving to spend more time with his California-based family.

"I feel burned out," said a tearful Klinsmann, adding that he would take a six-month vacation. "I have a great wish to be back with my family and my children."

Loew, 46, had worked with Klinsmann during his two-year coaching stint.

"He was never an assistant; he was a partner, who had his own areas of responsibility," Klinsmann said.

German soccer federation co-president Gerhard Mayer-Vorfelder thanked Klinsmann for a "wonderful time" and said "your performance was incredible."

Loew's two-year deal runs to the end of the 2008 European Championship in Switzerland and Austria.

Klinsmann's rejuvenated team went beyond expectations by finishing third, after losing to eventual champion Italy 2-0 in the semifinals.

Klinsmann, 41, had no previous coaching experience when he took over an ailing German squad two years ago.

After Germany beat Portugal 3-1 to take third place, Klinsmann said he would think about his future over the next few days and consult with his family.
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Hmmmm.

There already was speculation before this that Klinsmann could replace Bruce Arena as U.S. coach. I don't see why he'd step down from a team that would be one of the favorites to win it all in 2010.

07-12-2006, 12:09 PM	Topic Starter
Reaper16 Eat/Sleep/Procrastinate/Repeat Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dystopia Casino cash: $10017397	German soccer coach steps down http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...373764&cc=5901 Associated Press FRANKFURT, Germany -- Juergen Klinsmann, who coached Germany to a third-place finish at the World Cup, stepped down Wednesday and was replaced by his assistant, Joachim Loew. Klinsmann told reporters he was leaving to spend more time with his California-based family. "I feel burned out," said a tearful Klinsmann, adding that he would take a six-month vacation. "I have a great wish to be back with my family and my children." Loew, 46, had worked with Klinsmann during his two-year coaching stint. "He was never an assistant; he was a partner, who had his own areas of responsibility," Klinsmann said. German soccer federation co-president Gerhard Mayer-Vorfelder thanked Klinsmann for a "wonderful time" and said "your performance was incredible." Loew's two-year deal runs to the end of the 2008 European Championship in Switzerland and Austria. Klinsmann's rejuvenated team went beyond expectations by finishing third, after losing to eventual champion Italy 2-0 in the semifinals. Klinsmann, 41, had no previous coaching experience when he took over an ailing German squad two years ago. After Germany beat Portugal 3-1 to take third place, Klinsmann said he would think about his future over the next few days and consult with his family. ---------------------------------------------- Hmmmm. There already was speculation before this that Klinsmann could replace Bruce Arena as U.S. coach. I don't see why he'd step down from a team that would be one of the favorites to win it all in 2010.
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