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Ruud Gullit Says He Has Stopped Watching, Calls Modern Football 'Absolutely Horrible'

His Ziggo Sport comments revived scrutiny of set‑piece reliance in a data‑driven era.

Overview

  • Speaking on Ziggo Sport, the 1987 Ballon d'Or winner said he no longer enjoys the sport and has decided to stop watching matches.
  • He singled out Arsenal vs Chelsea, describing the London derby as a garbage match and emblematic of what he dislikes.
  • He criticized forced corners and throw‑ins and even the use of ballboys with towels as signs of overly planned play.
  • He lamented a decline in dribblers and personality on the pitch, citing Barcelona's Lamine Yamal as the kind of player he misses.
  • Coverage linked his remarks to Premier League trends, noting Arsenal's 16 set‑piece league goals this season, including both in a 2‑1 win over Chelsea, tying the competition's single‑season benchmark.