Source: BroBible
Summary
Algeria’s head coach, Vladimir Petkovic, banned the media from filming the team’s training sessions prior to the World Cup. However, a local Kansas City news station, KMBC 9, flew a helicopter over the practice field to capture footage, sparking an international dispute. The team is training at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, and has a strict no-video policy to keep their game plan and lineup secret.
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The habit gets a new name. “Media ban” is just a fancy way of saying “we don’t want to be filmed.” Algeria’s coach thinks a no-video policy will keep their secrets safe. KMBC 9 says, “no way, we’re flying a helicopter over your practice field.” The lifestyle enters the chat: “respect” is just a trend.
Algeria is practicing for the World Cup in Lawrence, Kansas. The team chose the University of Kansas as their training site, and the city has embraced their international visitors. The city is going all-in on Les Fennecs. Algeria will play its three group stage matches against Argentina, Jordan, and Austria.
Author: Evan Null
