Berlin blames Merz's upbeat World Cup post on 'communication error'

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2026-07-01

Berlin (dpa) - A widely criticised post published by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz following the national team's shock World Cup exit was "the result of a communication error," a government spokesman confirmed in Berlin on Wednesday. Merz has faced a huge backlash over the post made after Germany lost 4-3 on penalties against Paraguay in the last 32 on Monday. "Even though the elimination hurts: What a game," the German leader wrote on X. "Wit......

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