If Germany thought the reaction to their elimination at the 2018 World Cup in Russia was bad, wait until they see the headlines back home this time. Despite their 4-2 win over Costa Rica on Thursday, Hansi Flick's side were eliminated in the group stages for the second successive World Cup as Japan topped the group following their 2-1 victory against second-placed Spain. The German press, former players and pundits have had their say on the nation's premature World Cup exit - and the future of manager Flick with Germany set to host Euro 2024. German newspaper Bild has not held back in their criticism of the German's performance, labelling the side a "soccer dwarf." Klinsmann, who was a World Cup-winner with Germany in 1990, says their failure to convert chances played a big part in their World Cup exit.

Source: The Star December 03, 2022 04:39 UTC