The “
German false start
”, retains the Franfurter Allgemine Zeitung. “
The attitude of Joachim Löw's team was convincing against France. But the defeat of the Germans also shows what is lacking in the face of the French class. A home goal from Mats Hummels in the 21st minute put the French ahead. So there was a scent of failure at the start of Joachim Löw's last tournament. The current situation: certainly not hopeless, but at risk.
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Kicker recalls: “
For the first time, Germany lost at the start of a European championship. The team performed well against the French world champions (who won 64% of the duels in the first half), but they were led to the score early in the game after an unfortunate goal against their side ( the first own goal of a German player in a European championship) and could not get up,
”recalls Kicker.
“
After the defeat against France, the German national team is under pressure.
They have sometimes been on a par with the world champions, but it is not enough at this level.
It was not all bad but Joachim Löw's team lacked penetrating power.
The pressure is now huge ahead of the second group game against Portugal on Saturday.
The situation is dangerous,
”says Die Welt, quoting Toni Kroos:“
When you lose the first game and you only have three, the pressure is high.
"Now win against Portugal," said Bild.
In Spain, the poster and its content were popular.
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The first half was a tribute to football. Hummels' own goal decided a great game. The world champions took the lead in the first half and then stood up to the Germans, who remain in a delicate position in the death group. France won, by the way, but the result, this close score of 1-0 with an own goal, does not do justice to what we saw last night. Hummels scored the only goal of the game on a cross from Lucas, but the two teams put on a show, each in their own style (…) Mbappé scored a marvel, although offside. Mbappé was stabbed. In one of his gallops, he gave the ball to Benzema, who scored, but offside. There was no time for much more. Football in public was all the rage again.Too bad there were only 14,000 people in the Allianz to see it, but it's a start
"Summarizes Marca who underlines"
Pogba is undoubtedly a player who has matured in the game and gives France coolness when it needs it.
"JL Calderon adding in a column:" Especially in the first half, the Deschamps team dominated the match with an iron fist. And they did it thanks to the power of their trident in the midfield, made up of Pogba, Kanté and Rabiot. Among the three, Pogba's figure rose above the rest of the midfielders. Exhibition of the power and talent of the man who was said to be a "
whim
" of Zidane, who fought for years for his arrival at Real Madrid, which ultimately did not happen. Zidane knew what he wanted ... "
Mundo Deportivo, for his part, highlights “
Mbappé, the always dangerous PSG star, was the best of the Blues trident, Benzema being more discreet in front and Griezmann doing a more sacrificial job in midfield.
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In Italy, La Gazzetta dello Sport sheds light: “
France wins, Germany does not lose.
The game that was supposed to be the highlight of the group stage did not disappoint.
Deschamps 'side 1-0 victory thanks to a goal against Hummels' side in the 20th minute is a fair verdict for what has been seen on the pitch.
France has confirmed itself as the best team in the tournament: without weak points, it has players capable of changing the game. An atomic attack, a granite midfielder with Pogba and Kanté, two solid defensive centers and two excellent full-backs .
"
In England, the Daily Telegraph illustrates the shock with the “
biting
”
Rudiger-Pogba episode
.
The BBC adds: “
Paul Pogba is often accused of baring his teeth until he plays for his country and not for his club. The Manchester United midfielder's impressive performance, which saw France win their first Euro 2020 game against Germany on Tuesday, will not have helped dispel those suggestions. Pogba played a crucial role in his side's victory with a superb pass that ultimately led to the goal against his own side of Mats Hummels. He won tackles, showed intelligence and discipline to push back the Germans. Pogba showed some bite - and may have been bitten. Literally. The 28-year-old appeared to suggest to the referee that Germany's Antonio Rudiger bit him on the shoulder during the first period in Munich.
"