Theo Zwanziger Quotations

Nobody has been accused and no proceedings have been opened nor are they about to be.

If we clear this up cleanly, then preparations for the World Cup won't be damaged. Every place where there are people and money is involved, there can be corruption.

Franz is a very emotional person who can react very clearly and emotionally about his baby, the World Cup.

We take any disputes of a racist nature very seriously.

Julius Hirsch had been a national hero but from one day to the next (he) was treated like an insect. We want to come to terms with our past and not just brush over all this.

We have to state clearly that, according to the results of the ongoing investigation, no referee is involved and no first division club is concerned.

Unfortunately we have to recognize again that when a lot of money is in play, fraud can't be ruled out.

We did underestimate the whole issue and I regret that, I say it quite openly. When I saw (the television show) it was clear to me that we should do what we could to help.

We did underestimate the extent of the whole issue and I regret that, I say it quite openly.

We want this tournament and we have started to work out a concept with six to eight arenas.

The public discussions are of no use to anyone.

We will punish persons who have manipulated football games or attempt to with every means available to the soccer federation.

The mixture of police and military duties is dangerous. Our history has taught us that. And a World Cup is not in any way a reason to deviate from that principle.

This is primarily a communicative move, where misunderstandings can be put out of the way,

This move should make the investigation easier and increase the chances of convictions.

It's obviously a big disappointment for someone who has done so much for German football but I hope he doesn't do anything too hasty.

It makes no sense to keep questioning his work and his methods.

The fans must be allowed to speak out and criticism is welcome but when the game starts, they must all stand behind the team.

In 1954, 1974 and 1990 there were bad results prior to the tournaments and heated discussions. But we ended up being crowned world champions.

I have felt for weeks that he enjoys the job. It is good for us to know that we can plan with him on a long term basis.