Former Germany international Max Kruse has found himself in hot water after allegedly filming a naked woman exposing herself through an open window overlooking a football pitch. The incident occurred while Kruse was watching an amateur match on an artificial pitch. The ex-Werder Bremen and Wolfsburg forward shared the clip on social media, causing outrage among his followers.
In the video, Kruse initially focused on the game between two teams, but then panned to the building behind the pitch. Through an open window, a woman could be seen naked from at least the waist up. Kruse expressed his disbelief and questioned the necessity of such behavior, stating, “I’m watching football here in peace and I don’t know if that’s necessary. I don’t understand, it doesn’t have to be.”
It is reported that the woman noticed she had been spotted by those on the pitch, but she likely did not expect Kruse to share the footage with his 488,000 Instagram followers. The incident has sparked controversy and raised questions about privacy and respect.
Max Kruse is no stranger to eccentricity, with his love for Nutella and ownership of a chicken coop being well-known facts. However, this incident has taken his reputation to a new level. The 35-year-old former footballer retired from the sport last summer after a successful 17-year professional career primarily in Germany. He played for clubs such as Werder Bremen, St Pauli, Freiburg, Borussia Monchengladbach, Wolfsburg, Union Berlin, and Paderborn. His only stint outside of Germany was during the 2019/20 season when he played for Fenerbahce.
During his career, Kruse earned 14 caps for the German national team and scored four international goals. Although he was not selected for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, which Germany went on to win, he still made a significant impact on the field.
The incident involving Kruse filming the woman undressing has raised questions about privacy and the responsible use of social media. It serves as a reminder that even public figures should respect the boundaries of others and be mindful of the consequences of their actions. The backlash Kruse has received shows that there is a growing demand for accountability in the digital age.
As the story continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how Kruse will respond to the backlash and what consequences he may face. In the meantime, this incident serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of privacy and respect in an increasingly connected world.