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The club's coach, Frenchman Arsene Wenger, rejected an offer to coach the German national football team. The main reason for the refusal he named was his current contract with Arsenal team.
"I have a contract with Arsenal until 2005 and intend to stick to it," the coach said. "Moreover, the club would not let me go, as there are only 3-4 weeks left until the start of the new season."
After an unsuccessful performance in the European Championship, head coach Rudi Voller stepped down from his position. The national team, which received a lot of criticism, withdrew from the tournament after the group stage.
In the 2006 World Cup, the host team Germany will not need to play qualification matches.
