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Völler dismisses criticism on coach Nagelsmann after Portugal loss
Germany's Joshua Kimmich (C) is honored by Germany national football team (DFB) Sports Director Rudi Voeller (L) and DFB President Bernd Neuendorf before his 100th international match ahead of the UEFA Nations League semi final soccer match between Germany and Portugal at Allianz Arena. Sven Hoppe/dpa German national team sporting director Rudi Völler has backed Julian Nagelsmann in the wake of criticism on the coach following a 2-1 Nations League semi-final defeat against Portugal. Nagelsmann was criticised by some over his tactics and substitutions at Wednesday's game in Munich. Germany lost after leading 1-0 shortly after half-time, making three substitutions after which Portugal turned the match around. Advertisement Völler told the ran portal that it is always the same story in football. "When you win, everything is always wonderful and everyone pats you on the back. If you lose, especially when expectations are very high, especially at a home tournament, then of course a lot of things are questioned and criticised. That's part of the job," he said. Völler said that Nagelsmann and his staff had kept up the euphoria after Euro 2024 and that the team showed in recent matches against the Netherlands, Italy and France "at a very high level what we are capable of." Nagelsmann had said that the Nations League title had been the aim, also to boost morale for next year's World Cup. Instead they will play for third place on Sunday against France but Völler refused to speak of a major setback. Advertisement "These are things that happen. You must not forget the opponents we played against. The top four teams in Europe are at this tournament. We all knew that it would be difficult," he said. "Of course we would have liked to have done a bit better, and of course Julian Nagelsmann as well, but it is not a dent at all."
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25-04-2025
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BBC Employees Keep Jobs After Sexually Harassing Colleagues
EXCLUSIVE: BBC employees are keeping their jobs even when they have been the subject of an upheld sexual harassment complaint, Deadline can reveal. The UK national broadcaster upheld five formal sexual harassment grievances in the three years to March 2024, with a further case being partially upheld. Only one employee was fired for wrongdoing during this period, according to figures obtained under a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. More from Deadline Leaked Emails Show BBC Chiefs' Concern Over Confidence In Bullying, Harassment & Whistleblowing Procedures Kirsty Wark To Receive BAFTA Fellowship: Broadcaster & Journalist Will Be Awarded The British Academy's Top Honor BBC Behind 'P Diddy: The Rise And Fall' Doc; Channel 4 AI Trailer; SXSW London Premieres; Rudi Völler Sky Show; Karlovy Vary's John Garfield Tribute - Global Briefs The BBC's disciplinary record becomes starker when bullying and harassment figures are included. The corporation upheld or partially upheld a total of 39 bullying, harassment, and sexual harassment complaints in the three years to March 2024, but only 13 people faced disciplinary action and one staffer was dismissed. In short, when a BBC employee successfully complained about the conduct of a colleague, the perpetrators escaped punishment in nearly two-thirds of cases. The revelation comes after Deadline reported on Thursday that confidence in complaints procedures has fallen sharply in the past 12 months, according to the BBC staff survey. Only 58% of BBC employees believe bullying or harassment concerns will be dealt with appropriately, which was down six percentage points from 2024. It is the lowest point since 2019. The FOIA figures raise questions about the BBC's repeated assertion that it has 'zero tolerance' for sexual harassment and bullying. BBC director general Tim Davie and chair Samir Shah said in evidence to lawmakers last month that employees should be ousted if they cross professional boundaries. Davie said no one is 'indispensable,' while Shah argued that if powerful figures 'misbehave,' they should be 'out.' The reality is that the BBC applies a more nuanced approach to disciplinary measures. BBC management's position is that all complaints are treated seriously, but disciplinary action varies depending on the circumstances of the case. There are a range of punishments the BBC can enforce, including written warnings, dismissal, and redeployment or demotion. When there is no punishment, the BBC will take other action, including additional training, coaching, and mediation. The FOIA figures come as the BBC plans to publish a workplace culture review on Monday following a string of scandals regarding the conduct of powerful men, including Russell Brand and Huw Edwards. Brand denies wrongdoing, while Edwards pleaded guilty to accessing child sex abuse images. The BBC's last major workplace culture review took place in 2013. Since then, there have been a total of 41 formal sexual harassment cases, an average of nearly four a year. There have been 604 bullying and harassment cases, an average of 55 a year. The BBC is taking an average of 83 days to resolve these grievance processes, which is significantly longer than the target of 30 days set in the 2013 review. A BBC spokesperson said: 'We take all forms of bullying, harassment and misconduct incredibly seriously. If a case is upheld, there are a range of potential sanctions available, including dismissal. These are considered on a case-by-case basis, in line with our policies. 'We want the BBC to be a place where expectations on standards and behaviour are clear; where people feel confident in raising issues or concerns if they do occur; and where swift action will be taken where necessary. That is why we launched the workplace culture review, which will be published shortly.' Best of Deadline Everything We Know About Netflix's 'The Thursday Murder Club' So Far TV Show Book Adaptations Arriving In 2025 So Far Which Colleen Hoover Books Are Becoming Movies? 'Verity,' 'Reminders Of Him' & 'Regretting You' Will Join 'It Ends With Us'
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16-03-2025
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Völler annoyed by late Sunday league game before Germany meet up
Germany national team director Rudi Völler is frustrated by the Bundesliga's decision to schedule a game late on Sunday ahead of the national team meeting up on Monday. Germany face Italy in a Nations League quarter-final over two legs on Thursday and next Sunday. Seven players from Julian Nagelsmann's squad are involved in VfB Stuttgart against Bayer Leverkusen late on Sunday, in a game that could have been played on Saturday or earlier on Sunday. "I had contact with the Bundesliga's match planners, and I was also annoyed, but I had the feeling that this would no longer happen in future," Völler told Welt TV on Sunday. "You have the TV stations, you have to do them certain favours, then there are police problems when the games are scheduled. But two or three hours earlier would have been good for the players. It could have been resolved in harmony." Nagelsmann, upset about the lack of regeneration time for his players, had previously also complained about league scheduling.
