FIFA World Cup: The secret of the 74 World Cup coaches: They had a tap of fresh beer for the players

hIt has rained a lot since then Mercedes will deliver trainers To 16 countries participated in 1974 FIFA World Cup Germanywhich was held in what was called then West Germany (including West Berlin).

so much that Some details are surprising During the trips from the hotel to the stadiums, the players and the coaching staff enjoyed it. It was for each of the 16 coaches Toilet On the same trainer for the players, incl Our expedition was not there Because Yugoslavia eliminated us (1-0) in the qualifying round.

very comfortable

Until then, everything is back to normal after 48 years. It also seems to make sense for us to have the compounds conditioningteam of stereo sound (Blaupunkt brand) f “drinks” (Like this one thinks only of water and soft drinks).

The fact that all boxes contain a file Installed ashtray In the back of the front seat can be justified because this was normal at the time, and eventually these coaches will be sold after the World Cup. Now, in those years Smoking was socially acceptable (although it is not recommended) even among competitive athletes, so we do not exclude that the player may have dared to “throw a cigarette” to calm the nerves before an important match.

To celebrate victories

But the most surprising thing is that every bus came with Fresh beer tap. This has been confirmed by Mercedes-Benz themselves, although they haven’t released photos of it. And it wasn’t alcohol free because it didn’t exist in 1974. The tap and glasses were supposed to be there for the sake of it Celebrate the joy of victory And do not quench your thirst before the game. At least, that’s what the coach, who was traveling in a separate seat to the right of the driver, had to worry about.

The only day left is German team. It made sense for Mercedes to take it to keep in their museum, as they are back today for display on the occasion of the following day. Qatar World Cup. After all, Mercedes is the German and German captain Franz Beckenbauer He was the one who lifted the trophy after the last game (they beat Holland Cruyff).

Places assigned to each player

vehicles were involved Mercedes-Benz O 302 Where apparently the players couldn’t choose a seat, but instead They had one in particular in advance (if they want to comply with the rules). They had Red-orange upholstered seats It is very intense and has headrest covers for hygiene.

As for the outside, they wrote a Name of the country Extra large letters on the side Painted in the colors of the flag of every nation wore flag on the roofplus a poster of two players with the legend “WM 74” in the back window.