Newspaper reactions to France’s victory against Germany

Germany vs. France. The rare marquee matchup that delivered on its massive potential. How would Europe react to such an epic night and rare result? Let’s take a look.

Germany’s Bild forlornly shouts the name “Weini!” as one of its most accomplished players failed his country. The subheadline incredulously exclaims, “Of all people Schweinsteiger, of all people our captain! A handball, a penalty, IN THE SEMIFINAL AGAINST FRANCE! Schweini, we suffer with you!”

The Neue Westfälische sadly proclaims “The End of the Title Dream”

The Rheinische Post soberly runs a stark picture of a solo Manuel Neuer with the words “Germany says goodbye”

L’Equipe succinctly captures France’s jubilant mood with “Ecstasy”

La Dépêche showcases hero Antoine Griezmann flashing Winston Churchill’s famous “V for Victory” as the paper hails a “Beautiful Win”

Even Libération, a leftist paper co-founded by Jean-Paul Satre, got in on the fun as it describes Griezmann destroying Germany.

England’s Daily Star goes with the easy “Nice ‘n Griezy”

The Daily Mirror dances all the way back to John Travolta with its headline.

Italy’s La Gazzetta dello Sport is one of the few outlets to praise Paul Pogba’s absolutely essential play in the win as it hails “Pogba’s Party.” Extra props for using the German word “kaputt” to encapsulate their exit.

Poland is a country long tormented by their German neighbors. So it’s no surprise that Katowicki Sport delights in the French victory with “In the Rhythm of The Marseillaise!”

Finally, Spain’s Marca wins the day with its clever back page referencing the wee French cartoon hero “Asterix The Gaul,” while explaining how Griezmann’s “goalscoring potion” thundered Germany and propelled France to the final.

200+ Channels With Sports & News

• Starting price: $33/mo. for fubo Latino Package
• Watch Premier League, World Cup, Euro 2024 & more
• Includes NBC, USA, FOX, ESPN, CBSSN & more

Try It Free

Live & On Demand TV Streaming

• Price: $35/mo. for Sling Blue
• Watch Premier League, World Cup & MLS
• Includes USA, NBC, FOX, FS1 + more

Browse Offers

Many Sports & ESPN Originals

• Price: $6.99/mo. (or get ESPN+, Hulu & Disney+ for $13.99/mo.)
• Features Bundesliga, LaLiga, Championship, & more
• Also includes daily ESPN FC news & highlights show

Browse Offers

2,000+ soccer games per year

• Price: $4.99/mo
• Features Champions League, Serie A, Europa League & NWSL
• Includes CBS, Star Trek & CBS Sports HQ

Try It Free

175 Premier League Games & PL TV

• Starting price: $4.99/mo. for Peacock Premium
• Watch 175 exclusive EPL games per season
• Includes Premier League TV channel plus movies, TV shows & more

Browse Offer