International press reviews: "Destructive Germany" gives Italy a "nightmare evening"

Created: 06/16/2022, 04:49 am

By: Alexander Kaindl

Germany humiliated Italy in the Nations League.

The international press comments on the 5: 2 in Mönchengladbach.

Mönchengladbach - it works!

The German national soccer team can still win.

After the selection of national coach Hansi Flick had played 1-1 four times in a row, the knot burst on Tuesday evening in Mönchengladbach: Germany humiliated Italy 5-2, the Azzurri conceded for the first time in 65 years (1957 it was a 1-6 against Yugoslavia) again five goals conceded.

Germany defeats Italy in the Nations League: international press reviews

For DFB problem child Timo Werner, the interim goals to make it 4-0 and 5-0 (68th, 69th) were balm for the battered striker's soul.

Overall, the DFB selection was clearly the better team, played mercilessly overwhelmed Italians on the wall and scored some fantastic goals.

To be fair, one has to say: Roberto Mancini's team is in an XXL upheaval, not much was left of the European champion eleven.

Early celebrations: Joshua Kimmich makes it 1-0 for Germany.

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Only shortly after the change of sides did the Italians become dangerous and scored a few deals.

Either they aimed too imprecisely or Manuel Neuer was there again.

In the end, however, the DFB captain had to reach behind him twice. The first goal he conceded didn't look good when he deflected the ball to the side and the only 18-year-old Wilfried Gnonto dusted it off.

The Zurich professional became the youngest Italy goalscorer of all time.

Curious: In the final phase, a few speedsters made it onto the lawn.

How does the international press react to the clear German victory?

We looked around.

Germany vs. Italy: International press reviews - Italy

Gazzetta dello Sport: 

"Italy makes a fool of itself: Germany dominates and scores five goals - one of the worst defeats"

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Tuttosport: 

"Devastating Germany, Italy is humiliated and perishes"

Corriere dello Sport: 

"Hard lesson from Germany: Italy overwhelmed, Mancini only third in group"

La Repubblica: 

"Italy, a nightmare evening: Germany wins 5-2.

One of the worst defeats of all time"

Germany vs Italy: International press reviews - Spain

Marca:

"Germany shows itself and reveals the real Italy"

Mundo Deportivo: 

"Germany humiliates Italy with a historic defeat"

AS: 

"Germany is scary"

Germany vs. Italy: International press reviews - France

L'Equipe: 

"Germany is setting an example"