Völler says to the news agency DPA that no one is allowed to attack the referee.
Especially not a player on the German national team. He must change his behavior, and he knows that himself, says Völler to the news agency DPA.
Toni is a class player, but as a German national team player, he also needs to show class in his behavior. He demands respect and then needs to show the same respect for others – without exception.
Völler says nothing about whether the Real Madrid player risks being left out of the national team squad against Portugal in the Nations League in June.
Toni is a very good soccer player and an emotional guy, a fighter on the pitch. He should continue to be that, says Völler.
It was when Barcelona won the cup final over Real Madrid on Saturday that the Real players wildly protested against the referee. Rüdiger threw ice at the referee, but didn't hit him.
Rüdiger has apologized for his behavior.
"There is no excuse", he wrote on Instagram.
