The German national soccer team defeated runner-up world champion France 2-1. The press is already celebrating the return to old strength - and Rudi Völler.
Dortmund – It’s okay: Germany can still win. In the first game after the Hansi Flick era, the DFB team prevailed 2-1 against runner-up world champions France . Interim coach Rudi Völler, who looked after the German national team for this game together with Hannes Wolf and Sandro Wagner, was able to be celebrated by the fans in Dortmund's Signal-Iduna-Park at the end.
International press reviews of Germany's 2-1 victory over France
After the break, Germany's best provided the two highlights that still need to be told: Leroy Sané made it 2-0 in the 87th minute and just a few seconds later caused a penalty that Antoine Griezmann safely converted (89th). But the German lead held. The audience thanked and celebrated. And now? Who will be Hansi Flick's successor? Völler doesn't do it, as he emphasized again. The search continues, but a decision should follow soon. Völler already mentioned a specific period of time . Julian Nagelsmann, who has apparently already been released by FC Bayern, is currently the favorite .
He must have watched the game against France closely - as did the international press. We have summarized the reactions from Europe.
Germany defeats France – Völler leads the DFB team to victory
There had already been chants of Rudi Völler in the early stages after the DFB selection had started as if unleashed. Thomas Müller took the early lead (4th), then the Germans threw themselves into every duel and showed the fire that Flick had tried to ignite for so long. The spark quickly spread to the stands. And you noticed in Dortmund: The fans are prepared to give a lot - if you give them only the slightest reason to do so from the pitch.
Every trick, every sprint, every tackle was vehemently applauded. With such an audience behind them, it could well be a successful Euro 2024 for Germany. Then critical phases can be overcome when big favorites like France are on the verge of outplaying the German team. You had this impression again and again in Dortmund: if the French increased the pace just a little, it became dangerous for the black-red-gold. Kingsley Coman was a constant source of trouble. And Les Bleus coach Didier Deschamps didn't let the best off the leash: Kylian Mbappé.