Final against France - Germany U17 is soccer world champion: the triumph in pictures
The U17 national team are world soccer champions. Coach Christian Wück's team beat France 4:3 in a penalty shoot-out. The score was 2:2 after regulation time. This is the first time a team has become European and world champions. In June of this year, the team had won the European Championship title in Hungary, and their opponents in the final were also France on penalties. "I told the boys that they had managed to put a nation behind them." The greatest appreciation for the young players is to give them attention and public recognition.
After the triumph, there were congratulations from numerous quarters. "This team has made us all emotional, we are extremely proud of the team," said DFB Managing Director Andreas Rettig. President Bernd Neuendorf sees a chance for a lot of momentum for the senior national team after a dismal few days. "This success is a great end to the year, which will give us at the DFB a tailwind for the 2024 European Championship," Neuendorf believes.
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz congratulates on the World Cup title
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz tweeted: "World champions! You've earned it. Respect for this great team performance, the thrilling tournament and the enthusiasm you created. Congratulations, dear U17s." Former world champion and national coach Jürgen Klinsmann was also delighted. "Huge compliments to the fantastic team, coaches and support staff," Klinsmann wrote on X. Kahn also congratulated them on an impressive tournament. Former German World Cup captain Philipp Lahm highlighted a "strong team performance".
There were also congratulations from other 2014 Rio world champions. "Yes, there it is. Last step taken. Insane final! Congratulations," wrote Bastian Schweinsteiger on X, who was also watching the game on TV like his former team-mate Thomas Müller: "Sensational performance, boys! Congratulations on winning the World Cup! Have fun celebrating!"
National team captain Ilkay Gündogan also offered his congratulations: "Huge compliments to the boys. Great fight and now U17 world champions! Have fun celebrating and best wishes to Indonesia."
Lesen Sie auch:
- The victory over France in the penalty shootout secured Germany U17's title as the Soccer World Champion.
- Bernd Neuendorf, the DFB president, believes this success could give the senior national team a much-needed boost for the 2024 European Championship.
- Former German World Cup captain Philipp Lahm praised the team for their strong performance in the tournament.
- Soccer legend Jürgen Klinsmann also congratulated the team on their impressive achievement at the world championship.
Source: www.stern.de
