2009 equivalent of Rivaldo’s “thx, but no thx” letter to Spurs

Lothar Matthaus has turned down Argentinean Primera Division club Racing by text message, hours before starting his new job as manager. The legendary German sweeper had been expected to hop on a plane to Buenos Aires this morning, but had a change of heart after fears his 22-year-old wife (Lothar is pushing 50, btw) would not be able to continue her modeling career in South America.

Despite Racing Club setting up interviews with Argentinean modeling agencies and TV production companies, in a statement on his website, the former Hungary manager claimed to have rejected the offer due to doubts over financial guarantees. In typical jilted lover fashion, Racing say they’re the ones who did the dumping. Club President, Rodolfo Molina announced:

“Matthaeus will not be the coach of Racing, because of the decision of Racing. He wanted last-minute changes, which the club did not agree with.

Expect the next chapter in this saga to be a ill-advised drunken text. “Am sorry lotR. I dnt wnt2 dual this up. Plz giv us anthr chance x B^D”