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In Germany, even football now looks like a crisis of governance
Narrative Analysis: Appeal to Fear
After its World Cup defeat, the German team is not the only national institution failing to live up to expectations.
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Football | Mail Online
· Jul 10, 2026
Inside Norway's football revolution: Breaking the rules for 'special' Martin Odegaard, a 'no a***holes' policy, heavy investment in clubs - and why England clash won't be the end even if they lose
Inside Norway's football revolution: Breaking the rules for 'special' Martin Odegaard, a 'no a***holes' policy, heavy investment in clubs - and why England clash won't be the end even if they lose
DW News
· Jul 2, 2026
Why is the German chancellor being criticized for his World Cup post? | DW News
A World Cup heartbreak turned into a political own goal? Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing backlash for a post saying ‘what a game!’ and that he is proud of the national football team after their historic defeat in a World Cup shootout against Paraguay. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #dreel #dwgermanpolitics
Reuters
· Jun 29, 2026
LIVE: Fans gather in Berlin to watch World Cup match against Paraguay
German soccer fans gather at Berlin’s Sony Center to watch their national team's World Cup round of 32 match against Paraguay. #Germany #Paraguay #Soccer #Football #FIFAworldcup #Berlin #Live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/
Get German Football News
· Jul 1, 2026
FEATURE | What we learned from Germany’s World Cup elimination
Germany’s 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a disappointing end after a penalty shootout defeat against Paraguay. Julian Nagelsmann’s side dominated possession for long periods and thought they had fou...
brazilnews.net
· Jun 30, 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026: Tactical story behind underdogs staging massive upsets
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 30 (ANI): The exits of the German national football team and the Netherlands national football team are not random shocks.They reveal a growing trend at this World Cup: underdogs are no longer simply defending and hoping for luck--they are tactically equipped to beat the giants, according to a release. Paraguay 1-1 Germany (Paraguay won 4-3 on penalties)Germany do
Football | The Guardian
· Jun 29, 2026
Canale and Gill the heroes as Paraguay hand Germany first World Cup shootout defeat
Germany exited the World Cup in Boston not with a whimper or even a cry of pain, just an extended wrestle into the dust at the hands of a thrillingly dogged Paraguay, followed by the most extraordinary of penalty shootouts.Not only did Germany lose their first shootout since the original Panenka one of 1976. They did so in a whirl of errors, shanked kicks and what amounted to a sporting meltdown in the New England gloaming. Paraguay will now progress to play a last-16 tie in Philadelphia, but not before celebrating this result as surely the greatest in their football history. And rightly so, after a performance of wonderful heart and defensive discipline. Continue reading...
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