The One Million Euro Sweater
The blue article of clothing in question should look familiar, as it’s the one Jogi Loew was sporting during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. An item so desirable a German football museum has paid one million euros for it, crusty remnants of sinus spelunking and all.
It looks authentic, if only because it...
Gimme Hope Joachim: The Remix.
Fairly sure this was completely missed during the World Cup, but if not, it’s certainly no crime to post again. Actually, it may be illegal in several countries not to post it again.
You’ll probably remember the a-capella Gimme Hope Joachim song from pre-World Cup, because it was the best thing without umlauts to arrive from...
Jogi Loew Gives Ballack Captaincy, Then Slyly Passes It To Lahm
The German captaincy saga, threatening to derail a nation if simply through the wrath of Michael Ballack, will not be allowed its due end, though Jogi may be trying.
Jogi has declared that Michael Ballack is very much Germany’s captain, which would normally put the kibosh on matters. However, he hasn’t been called up and has...
Jogi Loew: Spain’s Number One Fan
I’m always taken aback a bit whenever a losing coach in a big game turns to the microphones and says “well they’re just brilliant!” – less because of his feelings toward the other team and more the delicate psyche of his own team at that point. However, Jogi Loew and his not-so-lucky blue sweater –...
Jogi Loew’s Lucky Blue Sweater is a Big Seller
You may have spotted Germany coach Jogi Loew’s blue sweater during World Cup 2010. Loew wore the eye catching cashmere number during Germany’s 4-0 spanking of Australia, during the 4-1 demolition of England and – at the request of assistant coach Hansi Flick – for the 4-0 win quarterfinal win over Argentina.
“I am not really...
