Germany manager Joachim Low apologises for being caught with his hands down his trousers
JOACHIM LOW has apologised and promised to behave differently following a video of him sniffing his hands after having them down his trousers went viral.
Joachim Low sniffing his hand during Germany's win over Ukraine
Low was in the technical area during Germany's opening Euro 2016 game - a 2-0 win over Ukraine - and was captured rearranging himself - at the front and back.
"I saw the pictures as well and obviously sometimes you do things subconsciously. It happened and I am sorry," Low said.
"It was adrenaline and concentration. I will try to behave differently in the future."
Joachim Low scratch n sniff during Germany v Ukraine
The World Cup winner was watching the game intently from the bench when he shoved his hand into the front of his trousers and then smelled it.
He also did the same at the back, with his actions triggering a variety of reactions and the clip going viral on social media.
Low's side won their opening game and are among the favourites for the Euros
But Low was seen with his hands down his trousers during the match
Low then sniffed his hands and the video and images went viral
The Germany boss then went round the back
Then compared the scents...
This is not the first time Low, famous for his dress sense and style, has been caught on camera in a compromising position, with the German having repeatedly been filmed sticking his finger up his nose and then putting it in his mouth.
World champions Germany play Poland in Group C on Thursday and also take on Northern Ireland next week.