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German legend Lahm says Loew must change coaching style
Berlin, July 13 (IANS) German national coach Joachim Loew remains under attack after the 2014 world champions’ embarrassing group stage exit at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
While the 58-year-old Loew is said to be on vacation until mid-August, former German football team captain Philipp Lahm demanded a radical change of his coaching style, reports Xinhua news agency.
“[Loew] has to change his collegial leadership style of recent years if he wants to succeed again with the new generation of internationals,” he said.
The 34-year-old former Bayern Munich captain said that Loew lacked clear instructions and failed to implement clear leadership. His statements were published on the social media network LinkedIn under the headline: “When avoiding change prohibits success.”
According to Lahm, Loew needs to institute “a culture of clearer decisions” and put an increased emphasis on personal responsibility in the team.
Lahm said he was optimistic about Loew succeeding in the future but only when the German coach changes his leadership patterns.
Lahm said the new generation of German footballers need a new approach to coaching.
“The coaching team relied on the fact that the successful leadership culture of the past is enough to be successful once again,” the former right-back said.
The 113-time-capped Lahm said it is the main goal of coaches to motivate and steer their individuals.
“If they do not move in the direction the coaches want them to go, they need to be sent a clear message,” Lahm added.
Lahm accused Loew of underestimating the affair surrounding the German internationals Mesut Oezil (Arsenal) and Ilkay Guendogan (Manchester City) sharing a photo with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shortly before the 2018 World Cup.
German-born Oezil and Guendogan both have Turkish roots and were accused of not identifying fully with the German team.
The topic not only kept the German public busy but disturbed the team’s harmony. The necessity to explain should have been communicated quickly to Oezil and Guendogan “to improve the harmony portrayed to the outside — and the inside,” Lahm emphasized.
Oezil and Guendogan are said to be considering retiring from the German team due to the ongoing criticism.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.