Germany is disappointed after their team’s defeat on Friday night against Spain at the Euro football championships. The referee is attacked for the unsanctioned handball of a Spanish player. The Mannschaft had the German fans buzzing again, but losing to the favourites is not humiliating. And the commentators have high hopes for their team and its coach.
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With our correspondent in Berlin, Pascal Thibaut
” A stolen penalty. For us, you are the winners! “, the daily Picture newspaper enraged. Like others, they believe that the hand of a Spanish defender should have given the Mannschaft a penalty. It’s bitter, it’s sad, it’s tragic! Our summer dream is shattered by the fault of a prison guard, referee Anthony Taylor. »
Others reacted more diplomatically, such as Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who attended at the match alongside Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. You gave it your all, you made the nation’s hearts beat and enthused our country. Thank you for your fighting spirit and team spirit. We are proud of you! ” wrote Olaf Scholz on the social network X.
Many comments point out that the German team’s performance is a source of hope. Pride is back ” writes the daily The world. ” We have seen what has been missing in recent years: exciting football, team spirit and players that fans can identify with. Losing to the favourite is no shame. “.
The performance of Mannschaft coach Julian Nagelsmann is also praised. He proved at the Euro that he is the right man for the years to come. “, the daily newspaper estimates South German newspaper.
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