30-06-2021, 07:31 PM
Anyone else find the hysterical reaction to beating Germany somewhat embarrassing. I mean the Germans themselves couldn't care less who they beat as long as they win things. Unlike some of us, they are not still fighting World War Two and just want their national side to do well regardless of the opposition. Winning was the main thing - it being the Germans was the cherry on the cake, no more. And the danger with these fixations on perceived 'rivals' and penalty shoot-outs that the media love so much is that it's a distraction to the main objective of the tournaments which is to put a piece of silverware on the table.