🎥 Kebab for comfort: After Germany's DFB-Pokal semi-final exit
Instead of the next exuberant DFB party, there was frustration and sorrow. Many players cried on the field, hiding their faces in their jerseys.
On the other side, jubilant Spaniards celebrated exuberantly. Not only in the stadium but also right by the DFB women's team bus. Some German players might have already been sitting in the bus, waiting for departure.
At least, upon returning to the team hotel, the DFB chefs provided doner kebabs, sushi, fries, and pizza, as reported by 'Bild'. Today, DFB President Bernd Neuendorf is expected to speak to the team before they head back to Germany.
For the Spanish team, England awaits in the European Championship final on Sunday at 6 PM.
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