Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann apologized if his comments about Northern Ireland’s direct, ‘long ball’ style of play were taken as disrespectful, insisting he respects their effective approach ahead of their World Cup qualifier.


Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann apologized if his comments about Northern Ireland’s direct, ‘long ball’ style of play were taken as disrespectful, insisting he respects their effective approach ahead of their World Cup qualifier.