Austria became a popular dark horse to win Euro 2016 after their undefeated qualifying campaign, but that has come to an end after losing their first match of the tournament to a lowly Hungary side that started the oldest man in the history of the competition — 40-year-old sweatpants wearing goalkeeper Gabor Kiraly.
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Austria coach celebrates Euro 2016 qualification with French stereotypes
Österreich-Trainer Marcel Koller ist für die EM bereits perfekt vorbereitet ???? #ssnhd https://t.co/4GfSt9X2lF
— Sky Sport News HD (@SkySportNewsHD) September 9, 2015
Austria sealed their first ever qualification for a European Championship (their previous appearance in 2008 was as a host nation) by beating Sweden 4-1 on Tuesday. So to celebrate their trip to France for the tournament next year, the team’s Swiss coach, Marcel Koller, showed up to his press conference on Wednesday wearing a beret and toting a baguette.
“It tastes very good,” he told reporters after taking a bite of the bread.
Clearly this man has a future in prop comedy.