I was just reading about this. For a country that wins so consistently, the relationship between the Mannschaft's star players and the fans is often strangely fractious.
I certainly can’t argue with Mats Hummels. He’s not a German but it’s also interesting how Bayern fans never had the best relationship with Robert Lewandowski.
I was just reading about this. For a country that wins so consistently, the relationship between the Mannschaft's star players and the fans is often strangely fractious.
For the record, some of them (Effenburg, Matthaus, Hummels) are clearly wankers
I certainly can’t argue with Mats Hummels. He’s not a German but it’s also interesting how Bayern fans never had the best relationship with Robert Lewandowski.
I reckon the only universally loved German footballer is Rudi Voller. I think it’s just something in the psyche.
That said, I can’t think of that many English internationals with 100% approval rating.
I would say David Beckham is pretty close? Quite impressive for someone so associated with United.