Ghana midfielder, Kevin-Prince Boateng, has slammed the country's FA for the 'chaotic' and 'amateurish' organisation of their World Cup campaign.
Despite their 2-2 draw with Germany and Asamoah Gyan entering the record books, Ghana's World Cup was simply one to forget.
Players threatened to boycott the remainder of the competition over a dispute concerning bonus payments, while Boateng and Sulley Muntari were both sent home over disciplinary issues.
The Schalke midfielder has now spoken frankly about Ghana's whole campaign and revealed some shocking details.
"I am very, very disappointed," said Boateng, speaking to SportBild.
"It simply was no good time. It was a nightmare from the first day of preparation until the end.
"I never thought that you could organise a World Cup preparation and a World Cup that badly: hotels, flights - everything in an amateurish way.
"Our flight from Miami to Brazil took 12 hours. We were in Economy Class, packed. The legs hurt. For a pro, that's an insult. Meanwhile, our president sat in Business Class with his wife and his two kids. In Brazil, the people responsible managed to lose my luggage. I did not have my football boots for days, no tapes, nothing. It was a disaster.
"Prior to the match against the US, we slept in a sleazy hotel. This one can never have been recommended by FIFA. The rooms were wet. I had to change my room because it was like a swimming pool. There was water dripping from the ceiling."
Ahead of their final group match with Portugal, the bonus row became public before Boateng was later sent home, and the Schalke man believes he was made a scapegoat for his honesty with Ghana's footballing officials.
"There were two or three players who were happy that me and Sulley Muntari were suspended," claimed Boateng.
"I made my point. There wasn't a single player who was happy. I have the feeling that we met a hundred times with our whole delegation. We told them that there are many things that have to change.
"I am an easy victim for them because I told them face-to-face that they are liars who do not keep their promises.
"The president promised that we would travel better, get better accommodation in the future. A better organisation and preparation. He didn't keep his promise. At the end, I was simply dissatisfied.
"(The bonuses were) part of it, pretty normal. That was one of the smallest problems. It all just came together during one month. It was a catastrophe.
"I just ask myself where all the money is going. The FA gets lots of money from sponsors, from FIFA. They certainly do not spend it for hotels, flights, the team and its preparation."
The 27-year-old didn't want to close the door on a future with the Black Stars, but admitted that it would be difficult to return under such circumstances.
"They kicked me out. I love the country and the people but it is hard for any sportsman to continue under these circumstances."
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