Political scandal after Germany's exit: why Merz's chancellery post angered fans
Chancellor Friedrich Merz's post supporting the German national team after their exit from the 2026 World Cup sparked a storm of criticism. Fans and the opposition consider the politician's words inappropriate against the backdrop of the team's historic failure in a penalty shootout. The sporting defeat has transformed into a political scandal, exposing the rift between the government and society. ⚽🇩🇪📉
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