How Germany has disappointed the feast of a German

Moscow: Sylvia Fahrenkrog made a surprise to her crazy football son, Philipp, by buying her a ticket to the World Cup for the round of 32 finals of Germany in Russia. After watching compatriot Toni Kroos score one of the goals of the tournament in a 2-1 victory over Sweden at a public screening in Cologne, Germany, Philipp could not wait to take the lead. Plane for Moscow

his dream by withdrawing from the tournament after a surprise defeat to South Korea in their next match. It was the first time that the Germans had not survived the first round since 1938. Philipp, 18, was inconsolable.

Sylvia and her son boarded a flight for their first visit to Russia because their tour operator in Germany told them that a last minute cancellation would force them to waive 95% of the fees travel and hotel. "We would have extended our stay in Russia if Germany had not withdrawn from the tournament." Watching a final involving Germany was our dream, "she said.

Philipp has not yet accepted the defeat of Germany. "I could not understand how we could lose in South Korea.The misplaced faith of Germany coach Joachim Low in Mesut Ozil cost us dearly.We paid for his mistake.After our victory thrilling about Sweden, I thought we would keep the trophy, I'm still depressed, "he said.

There was no end to his agony when he reached Moscow. "It seemed that the match against South Korea was broadcast all the way around, I overcame the pain after visiting interesting places in Russia, especially in St. Petersburg," Philipp said.

After a period of mourning, the typical German swagger is back. "Mark my word We would win the Euro 2020. We are Germany, we will come back," he added.
Sylvia has detached her son. "Germany can rebuild because it has money," she said. "But I will not buy him tickets for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, I do not know how Fifa awarded the event to a country that has no history in football. Fans go to the World Cup to learn about the culture of the host nation What is there to see in Qatar outside shopping malls and deserts? "

Philipp now supports l & # 39; 39, England, an old enemy of Germany, for the title. "I do not like France, even if she has a nice team.I'd be happy if the trophy came home, which is England.I am not upset by what 's going on. happened in the 1966 final, "he said.