2024-07-16 00:49:59
The BBC made a mistake after the European Championship final. The main person affected was England coach Southgate, who was not to blame for it.
It’s not every day that the English national team loses a European Championship final. The assessment of the coach in charge is therefore important. But the English broadcaster BBC made a real faux pas in this context.
While Gareth Southgate was explaining the 2-1 defeat to France to millions of Britons, the broadcast switched to an interview with Spanish captain Álvaro Morata. When those in charge realized their slip-up, they switched to the panel of experts, which included former international player Gary Lineker. The interview with Southgate was later shown again in full.
But the damage had already been done – at least for some social media users. Many fans reacted angrily to the incident.
Southgate’s game analysis took a back seat. “I think they were the best team in the tournament. We didn’t keep the ball well enough, but we were there until the end. I’m devastated for everyone, the players were incredible, I’m so proud,” said the 53-year-old.