Lothar Matthäus is one of the greatest footballers of all time — World Cup winner, Ballon d’Or holder, and Germany’s most capped player ever.

But behind the legendary career was a very different reputation.

From dressing room conflicts to public feuds, Matthäus built a long list of rivals throughout his career — and in almost every case, the tension started with him.

In this video, we break down 7 players who clashed with Matthäus, including explosive moments with Jürgen Klinsmann, Stefan Effenberg, Oliver Kahn, and more.

⚽ Inside the video:

The infamous Klinsmann rivalry

The brutal Effenberg “blank page” insult

Matthäus vs Kahn media war

Dressing room tensions at Bayern Munich

The diary scandal that shocked teammates

This is the story of one of football’s greatest players… and one of its most controversial personalities.

👇 Who do you think was right in these rivalries?

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