Matthaus, who captained Germany to World Cup glory in 1990, claimed caused by player's wives and girlfriends contributed to their shock World Cup exit.

Germany lost on penalties to Paraguay to underline major issues at the heart of a proud footballing nation, with drastic changes required to bring them back to contention in major…

Deutschland fliegt früh raus, und Lothar Matthäus kennt den Grund. Der saß nicht auf dem Rasen, sondern in der Hotellobby.