English media expresses envy towards German EURO 2020 standout player, Musiala
*Germany marched into the knockout phase of the EURO with a 2:0 victory over Hungary. The global media applauded the German squad as a team capable of triumphing "even without possession". There's a mix of admiration and jealousy trailing the team. Two players are in the limelight. In Hungary, they call it a "hard-fought battle".
Daily Mail: "Two thoughts surface stronger with each Germany game at this tournament. One, they are becoming increasingly favored, and two, the identity of the individual who allowed Jamal Musiala to slip away from English football becomes more intriguing. What a talented player and what regret for England for losing the connection with their own soil, ending with the U21."
BBC: "It wasn't the fluid display they showed in their opening game, but it was still a good performance in this phase of the tournament. And in the 21-year-old Musiala, Germany possesses one of their standout talents. The question is, just how far they'll take it."
Times: "Germany once again has the nation in its thrall."
L'Équipe: "Germany defeats Hungary and advances to the EURO's round of 16. The hosts have a wealth of resources in midfield to topple a technically lacking opponent."
RMC Sport: "The Germans shine, though not at their finest, but they are the first to qualify for the round of 16. Germany was under pressure by Hungary but managed to secure the decisive factor - qualification for the round of 16."
La Gazzetta dello Sport: "Musiala and Gündogan put Hungary in their place. A stunning Germany advances to the round of 16. The Germans have won comfortably after their 5:1 win against Scotland. There's no points for the Italian coach Marco Rossi's team, which still has no points."
Corriere dello Sport: "Germany plays well, scores frequently, brings happiness to their boisterous and enthusiastic supporters, and confidently advances to the round of 16. Hungary performed better because they only conceded two goals when compared to Scotland. Yet, it leaves an impression that the Germans have yet to fully realize their potential."
Marca: "Even without possession, it's Germany. A tougher-than-expected win for the hosts. (...) Scotland and Hungary are no match for evaluating the host team's tournament chances. But the ticket for the round of 16 was nearly claimed without noticeable effort, which commands respect from the other favorites."
AS: "With Gündogan in the round of 16. A goal and an assist from the midfielder of FC Barcelona were enough to beat Hungary and qualify early. It was a harder match than the game against Scotland the previous week. But as their stars have delivered as of late."
Mundo Deportivo: "Barcelona's Iłkay Gündoğan shone on Wednesday with a goal and an assist for hosts Germany against Hungary. Gündoğan, who captained Germany and was named player of the match, hopes this will be his defining moment with his national team."
Hungary
index.hu: "We lost in a tough battle against Germany, the EURO hosts, despite a disputed goal (from offside) and opportunities for scoring."
nemzetisport.hu: "She reached offside and had opportunities to score, but the brave Hungarian team also fell against the Germans. Musiala and Gündoğan were the goal-scorers, but Neuer was also outstanding for the home team, which advanced to the last 16."
telex.hu: "The Hungarian team showed significant progress, but it wasn't enough against the Germans, who won 2:0."
444.hu: "In the end, the team showed promise. The Hungary vs Germany game was better in terms of atmosphere and performance than Hungary vs Switzerland."
Switzerland
Blick: "Unstable at the start, then dominant - Germany advances to the round of 16!"
Tagesanzeiger: "Defensive lapses, offensive effectiveness."
Luzerner Zeitung: "The summer fairy tale is taking flight: Germany advances to the round of 16 in their second EURO game in their home country with a 2:0 (1:0) victory over Hungary."
Austria
Krone: "Party time! Hosts Germany advance to the round of 16."
Der Standard: "This time, the performance in their second EURO game in their own country was not confusing. In their highly successful pink alternate kits, the DFB team defeated Hungary 2:0."
Read also:
The Daily Mail mentions Jamal Musiala as a player England regrets losing, highlighting his impressive performance in the EURO 2020 tournament.
BBC suggests that Germany's standout talent, Musiala, could lead them far in the tournament, sparking curiosity about their potential outcomes.
RMC Sport praises Germany's squad, acknowledging their qualification for the round of 16 despite not playing at their best and facing pressure from Hungary.
index.hu, a Hungarian news source, acknowledges Germany as the EURO 2024 hosts and expresses disappointment after losing a close game against them with opportunities for scoring.
