Dortmund, Germany: Before the beginning of the friendly match between Germany and France, the German supporters silenced French fans chanting ‘MESSI MESSI’ outside the stadium and waved the Argentine’s portrait with Balon d’Or’s and World Cup trophy printed on it.
Fortunately, there was no heated argument between German and French football fans outside ‘Signal Iduna Park’, the home ground of German Football Club, ‘Borussia Dortmund’.
The chants followed the FIFA World Cup final in Qatar 2023, where Argentina overthrew France and claimed the World Champion title. The German fans teased chanting ‘MESSI MESSI’ outside the stadium before the kick-off.
Despite being teased for the World Cup loss, the French supporters were seen enjoying the moment with German fans and no brawl or heated argument occurred.
The 2018 World Cup winners chanted les Bleus and teased Germany back for being eliminated in the group stage for two consecutive World Cups. France is the only team to play two consecutive World Cup finals.
The Les Bluez won in 2018, defeating Croatia, and lost in 2022 against Argentina. The World Cup memories remain fresh in the minds of Football lovers. Yesterday’s night didn’t go well for French fans.
The away fans first get teased by Germans and then lose the game. Two goals from German veteran Thomas Muller and Leroy Sane stunned former champions in the friendly match at Dortmund, Germany.
Muller scored the first goal in just four minutes. France and Germany gave each other a tough fight. Germany was successful in suppressing French attackers till half-time. After the half-time whistle, the home team went to dressing rooms with a 1-0 lead.
Leroy Sane doubles the lead in 87th minute, scoring an astonishing goal, surpassing French defence and taking the shot from a very tight corner.
The Bayern and German forward made a foul on French defender Camawinga. Later, the official rewarded France with a penalty, which Antoine Griezmann successfully converted into a goal.
The Germans sealed the victory by 2-1 in yesterday’s International friendly.
