Furious Sweden manager storms off during live interview after accusing former Man United star of ‘talking c**p’
Sweden manager Janne Andersson was so furious during a live TV interview that he decided to storm off before the end.
On Monday, Sweden were in Euro 2024 qualifying action as they thrashed Azerbaijan 5-0 in Stockholm.
After the match, Andersson was doing his normal media duties as he spoke to different media outlets.
However, his conversation with broadcaster Viaplay quickly got out of hand and it led to Andersson storming off mid way through the interview.
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Andersson was not happy with former Manchester United player Bojan Djordjic’s comments after quizzing the Sweden boss about the game time given to Jesper Karlsson.
A furious Andersson said: “We can discuss the choice of players all damn night, excuse me.
“Who shouldn't play? I get to pick the eleven, who won't play?
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“Excuse me, but you can do exactly what you want if you are the national team coach.”
The 60-year-old went on to accuse Djordjic of ‘whining’ and questioned his loyalty to Sweden by asking: “Who do you represent?”
At this point, Djordjic replied: “Sweden, of course, why wouldn't I?
“What kind of thing is this then? Are you going to say something else?”
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Things then got even more heated as Andersson pointed angrily and waved his hand in disgust towards Djordjic.
Andersson continued: “It is so bad. You stand and talk c**p after a game when we win 5-0.”
Djordjic snapped back: “You're talking too much right now, you are being too aggressive. Why?
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“Who else would I represent? What other country? Serbia, did you mean it or not? Is that what you're trying to say? I represent you as much as anyone else. I will not forget this answer, it's bad.
“It's pretty low for a national team coach to say what you just said. Who do you represent?”
Presenter Niklas Jihde then attempted to calm the situation by asking if Andersson was satisfied with a 5-0 win.
Andersson said: “I am not satisfied with anything, it's bulls***. If I come here and lose 3-0, then I would understand. Then I have to be defensive.
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“If we've won 5-0, should I be defensive? There are four of you and you will confront me with questions. Damn, that's bad.”
The Sweden boss then put the microphone down and walked out of the shot, leaving the pundits stunned.
Marcus Chan