Soccer-mad Germans turning their backs on World Cup

[ASFN Admin]

Normally when the World Cup comes around, Germans proudly fly their country’s flag and enthusiastically back their team. Anyone walking around Berlin this week will struggle to notice any signs of World Cup fervor. There are no flags, no signs, no public viewing events – no indication that the soccer-mad country’s bid for a fifth world title is about to begin with a game against Japan on Tuesday.

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