"You've inspired us," read a post by Chancellor Merz on X right after Germany's lackluster performance and early elimination from the FIFA World Cup. It is seen as a communication blunder that has repercussions.

The World Cup has become nothing short of a nightmare for one of the most successful teams in international soccer history.

Nach dem WM-Aus gegen Paraguay feiert der Kanzler Einsatz und Teamgeist. Nur: Beides war auf dem Platz kaum zu sehen. Ein Kommentar

Germany were knocked out the last 32 after losing a penalty shootout to Paraguay

Deutschlands Nationalmannschaft erlebt ein Debakel und muss erneut früh die Abreise von der Fußball-WM antreten. Lob gibt es dennoch vom Bundeskanzler, der mit seiner…

Nagelsmann insisted he would not resign following Germany's shock World Cup exit to Paraguay, but their elimination has generated a strong reaction and calls for change back home.

Für Deutschlands Fußballer ist die WM früh vorbei. Der Bundeskanzler zeigt sich trotzdem begeistert vom Einsatz des DFB-Teams. Seine Bewertung findet nur wenig Zustimmung.

"You thrilled our country at this World Cup," writes Chancellor Merz after the team’s exit, but reactions show the public feels differently. A new post has since appeared on X.…

"At this World Cup you thrilled our country," writes Chancellor Merz after the team’s exit, but reactions show he misreads the mood. A new post has since appeared on X. #EuropeNews

"You have thrilled our country at this World Cup," writes Chancellor Merz after the national team’s World Cup exit, but reactions show he may have misread the mood. #EuropeNews

"At this World Cup you thrilled our country," writes Chancellor Merz after the team’s exit, but reactions suggest he has badly misjudged the public mood. #EuropeNews

"At this World Cup you thrilled our country," writes Chancellor Merz after the national team’s exit, but reactions suggest he misjudged the mood. #EuropeNews

"You thrilled our country at this World Cup," wrote Chancellor Merz after the team’s exit – but reactions show he misread the mood. A second X post and his explanation for the…

"In questo Mondiale avete entusiasmato il nostro Paese", scrive il cancelliere federale Merz dopo l’eliminazione della nazionale, ma le reazioni mostrano che non coglie davvero…

L'eliminazione al sedicesimi ai Mondiali diventa il simbolo della crisi: economia ferma, industria in affanno, governo in difficoltà. E il messaggio del cancel…

Bundeskanzler setzt weiteren Post ab +++ Neuer bestätigt DFB-Abschied +++ Nagelsmann will Bundestrainer bleiben, Klopp hält sich zurück +++ DFB entgehen durch WM-Aus Millionen +++…

Yet another World Cup failure has Germany questioning its footballing identity, with some calling for radical changes at all levels in the football-mad nation.

Die Einschätzung von Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz zum Spiel der deutschen Fußball-Nationalelf hat für Irritationen gesorgt. Nun ist von einem Versehen die Rede.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz found himself the object of ridicule Tuesday after showering the country's national football team with praise in the wake of a humbling exit from…

Terzo fallimento consecutivo ai Mondiali per la Germania: Bild e FAZ demoliscono squadra e ct Nagelsmann

Tras la sorpresiva caída ante Paraguay, el jefe del gobierno germano felicitó a la selección por “emocionar al país” y desató una catarata de burlas y críticas políticas en las…