The highlight of Bierhoff’s work is the 2014 world champion title. In the last two championships, the Germans packed up after the basic group, at last year’s Euro they were eliminated in the round of 16.
However, the 54-year-old Bierhoff wanted to continue in his position, but eventually changed his mind.
Montage of the World Cup match Germany – Japanvideo: Czech television
The Euro 96 hero, whose extra-time goal against the Czech side in the final secured gold for Germany, became the first coach in the history of the German national team in July 2004. Four years ago, following the reform of the structure of the national team, he was appointed technical director.
