Germany boss Loew promises to keep his hands away from his nether regions
Coach has been ridiculed after interfering with himself on the touchline - then savouring the aroma - live on TV in last game
Germany coach Joachim Loew has promised to be on his best behaviour after being caught live on television having an indiscreet scratch of his genitals during the world champions’ opening Euro 2016 win over Ukraine.
Loew has been the target of widespread mocking on social media after slipping his hand into the front of his trousers during the 2-0 win in Lille, with the unfortunate incident dubbed ‘trousers-gate’ by the German press.
“I’ve seen these images the next day. I’m sorry for it, of course you do something unconsciously when you are full of adrenaline,” said the World Cup-winning coach.
“I’m trying to behave properly from now on.”
Of more pressing concern for Loew is stopping Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski and his Poland side in a battle for top stop in Group C in Paris on Thursday.