“Is it a good feeling? No,” Klinsmann said. “Because he’s coming from the same group as Belgium and Algeria, which deserves a great compliment for reaching the next round. He’s able to speak French with their players on the field, not with us. And it’s the country we beat in the last second in the last World Cup.
“I know. I understand FIFA,” Klinsmann said. “I know it’s difficult to choose referees for the right games. It’s always kind of tricky. But it is what it is.”