After defeat in the final: Olaf Scholz visits DFB women in the dressing room - and leaves an impression
Created: 08/01/2022, 06:58
By: Marc Dimitriu
Olaf Scholz (Chancellor), Bernd Neuendorf (DFB President), Baerbel Bas (Bundestag President, SPD) at the EM final.
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Despite the defeat in the European Championship final, Olaf Scholz congratulated the DFB team in the dressing room.
Those responsible are enthusiastic about the Chancellor.
London – Chancellor Olaf Scholz gave consolation to the German footballers when they visited the dressing room in Wembley after losing the European Championship final.
“The speech by our Federal Chancellor was great.
He promised that he would continue to support women's football in the future so that we can take the tournament to Germany with us in the long term," said Joti Chatzialexiou, sporting director of the national teams, after the 1-2 (1-1, 0-0) after extra time Against england.
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National coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg was also impressed by the exchange: "Olaf Scholz promised me that we would meet in the future to tackle the issues and there is a firm will to take sustainability with us from this tournament."
The disappointed players were also happy about the Chancellor's visit, accompanied by Interior Minister Nancy Faeser, in proper style with a Merle Frohms jersey under the blazer, and Bundestag President Bärbel Bas.
"He found good words.
It's a very respectful gesture that he made the journey to see us," said defense chief Marina Hegering.
"He said we can be proud of ourselves and that we have reached many people in Germany," reported Jule Brand.
EM final: Scholz congratulates the DFB team despite the defeat
Scholz had already congratulated the record European champions on Twitter on a "world-class performance in a close game" after the defeat in the European Championship final against the Lionesses.
"It was a rousing tournament and the whole of Germany is proud of this team," the SPD politician continued.
(SID)
