Van Gaal says FIFA Is Favoring Brazil With “Tricks”
Dutch coach Louis Van Gaal has accused FIFA of giving hosts Brazil an edge by playing tricks with the World Cup schedule.
Van Gaal
called it “ridiculous” that Brazil, who had their two previous Group A
games before the Netherlands in Group B, would now play after his team
face Chile on Monday.
He was
concerned that Brazil would have an advantage because by the time they
play Cameroon, a few hours later, they will know where the Netherlands
have finished in Group B.
“FIFA
after every match they have this publicity round, ‘Fair Play’ and things
like that. Then FIFA plays these tricks — it’s not good, of course,”
said Van Gaal.
The top
team from Group A, currently led by Brazil, will face the second-placed
side in Group B, and vice versa, in next week’s last-16 knock-out round.
