Rüdiger apologizes to the scandal – Hamann is demanding a suspension from the DFB squad

Antonio Rüdigiger ensures an angry outbreak in the Spanish cup final. Lothar Matthäus and Didi Hamann call the DFB and national coach Julian Nagelsmann to give an example.

The record-breaking German international Lothar Matthäus called for consequences for Antonio Rüdigiger after his outbreak in the Spanish cup final in the DFB squad. National coach Julian Nagelsmann has to react. “That is also his job,” said the 64-year-old in the Sky90 program.

The German Football Association – in this case Nagelsmann – could not only have a conversation with Rüdiger and then sweep the matter under the carpet. “A signal must also be sent to the outside world, emphasized Matthew.

The DFB team will compete in the semi-finals of the Nations League in Munich on June 4 on June 8th. On June 8th you will take on France or Spain in the last or third place.

Referee verbally abused

Rüdiger went to social media in the morning after the game and expressed his repentance. “There is no excuse for my behavior last night. I'm very sorry,” wrote the 32-year-old.

Rüdi had verbally abused the referee and threw an object on him shortly before the end of the extension in the final against FC Barcelona (2: 3). Apparently it was an ice cube. The defender, who had been replaced a few minutes earlier, was shown the red card. Matthew expects a long ban for Rüdiiger. “He was no longer in mind. He was no longer under control.”

Dietmar Hamann had already demanded sanctions against rudigy in front of Matthew. “I think the DFB should suspend it. I would not invite him to the last tournament of the Nations League and let him out for the two games,” said the former Germany international in Sport1's “Doppelpass” and, like Matthew later, did not show the first time that Rüdiger was striking.

Already a suspended judgment after a freak out

He was first punished by UEFA for a head-down gesture in the 16-member round of the Champions League against Atlético Madrid at the beginning of this month. In addition to a banch ban – suspended for one year – he had to pay a fine of 40,000 euros.

Matthäus now recommended that it were rushed to the Nations League games. “But I would give an example and that can only be in the end that they somehow don't let him play as they could have planned before this action (…).”

Rüdiger's employers, Real Madrid, are also in demand, said coaching veteran Friedhelm Funkel at the Sky. “You also have to punish him. There is no way around you.” Former FIFA referee Thorsten Kinhöfer is also convinced that the behavior must have consequences. “Rüdiger's behavior is a shame. The national coach has to think about whether such a man can still represent our country,” the 56-year-old told BILD.