Fearless German soccer coach Christoph Daum dies after career of highs and lows
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Fearless German soccer coach Christoph Daum dies after career of highs and lows

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Christoph Daum, the fearless soccer coach who was denied the German national team job after admitting cocaine use, has died. “He was a pioneer of the modern game and was controversial and passionate about football until the end,” German soccer federation president Bernd Neuendorf said. Daum was tipped to take over as Germany coach in 2000 after the national team’s disappointing European Championship, but his personal life came under scrutiny when long-time rival Uli Hoeneß of Bayern Munich suggested in an interview that Daum had a drug problem. Lenz said Daum “remained true to himself throughout his career, both in success and after setbacks and mistakes.” For his part, Daum remained philosophical about his highs and lows.

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