Lothar Matthaus was among the many unimpressed by Colombia’s antics against England in their World Cup clash on Tuesday.
The German legend, who appeared in five World Cups, was in attendance as the Three Lions battled their way past the South Americans on penalties in an ill tempered last 16 clash.
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And the 57-year-old was reminded of a former Colombian opponent as he watched the match unfold.
He said: “When you speak about 1990 and a diver or actor, I think about Carlos Valderrama and he was sitting next to me (during Tuesday’s game in Moscow). And it came back to me watching Colombia how he acted and provoked.
“But in 1990, Colombia had only one Valderrama, now they have five or six. I don’t like this provocation and acting.
“And with (video assistant referees), I cannot understand why a player would treat another player like this or the spectators.”
Matthaus, Germany’s World Cup-winning captain in 1990, also blamed American referee Mark Geiger for losing control of the Colombia-England match.
“You have to cut it out. Like yesterday, he forgot to cut out Colombia’s style. He let them do it,” said Matthaus.
“We missed three minutes before the (Harry Kane) penalty because they were arguing. Give a yellow card and if it is still going on give a second yellow and a red.
“We want to see football. If people want to see acting they go somewhere else, not the stadium.”
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