This is how the internet amuses itself about FIFA, DFB & the World Cup

The start of the German national team at the 2022 World Cup went awry. There shouldn’t be any disagreement about this in the whole of football Germany. The situation is different with the ratings for the actions related to the game. We have selected some of the best comments from around the web for you.

The German team’s first appearance in Qatar is behind us. With a defeat in the preliminary round, which is unfortunately no longer unknown, Germany will also start the 2022 World Cup. While German fans are mourning, the joy of the historic triumph over opponent Japan is great. And online? The net collects the comments and memes about the game. We have put some together for you.

World Cup start of the German team: Internet does not come out of the spot

The network finds many ways, the botched start of the German national team and the trappings to take lightly:

Not all German football fans have lost their sense of humor, as this picture should prove:

Meanwhile, this Twitter user reminds that it another very successful German team are:

A well-known parallel from the anime world is often used:

Germany is also not the only major football nation with a opening defeat has started. Argentina is also still on the ropes after Game 1:

And if you just bother to reverse the order of events, you’ll get a laugh, too:

Japan celebrates: Shibuya crossing becomes a fan mile – with restrictions

In Japan, meanwhile, there is a celebratory mood. Fans stormed the world-famous intersection in Shibuya (Tokyo) and celebrated after their team’s victory. Despite the wild party, the intersection was cleared again at each red traffic light phase:

This post also celebrates the success for Japan:

No laughing matter: German team points to serious situation

But even before the surprising result, the German footballers caused a sensation. With their hands in front of their mouths, the eleven stepped in front of the cameras for the team photo (as seen in the picture above). Finally there is serious problems and issues related to this World Cupwhich deserve attention despite the funny comments from the online community.

The statement of the national players was not well received everywhere. The protest doesn’t go far enough for this Twitter user:

Sports journalist Jens Weinreich makes his criticism clear that instead of those responsible at FIFA and DFB, the team or politicians should have behaved completely differently:

Elsewhere, however, it is rewarded that the players at least make their displeasure visible:

But there is also the other opinion. According to the statutes of FIFA and also in the opinion of many fans, football – or sport in general – should actually be apolitical. On the other hand, the players have positioned themselves with their action, which is not only popular:

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