MB, I've lived in Germany for 10 years. In that time I've watched lovely young Germans cry as their teams lose in 2 world cups and 2 euro cups. All four times we had great chances.
Last WC victory for Germany 24 years ago? That's a drought! Biggest moment of pride was Bayern with the trifecta last year (ChampionsLeague , Bundes, and Pokal). Other than that, the national team has let us down, right before the ring and the kiss.
Hi Ami
Dont forget this
list of German successes in the Euros
The Germans only weep bcs they do not achieve no 1 fussball status every time.
They have the will - there is no doubting that - in fact, their imposing presence is so great, that you tend to forget they do not always win. (I am guilty of that
) I am proud to include several Peeps from Deutschland as my friends, but I am not blind to 'the Will' when it comes to footie.
Probably , one of the most amusing moments of my life (in sport) was when a group us sat down to watch England v Germany in 1970. This included 2 Germans on an exchange semester. It was Mexico - England were the reigning world champs and went 2-0 up in the seering heat, from memory. And blow me, we ultimately lost 3 -2.
Goalkeeping errors,ofc That was one hell of a World Cup - the last time Pele played in one
Our pals from Deutschland had the decency to buy the beer later....wasn't that just a time?