A different kind of half-time verdict: Germany vs Portugal

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·4 June 2025

A different kind of half-time verdict: Germany vs Portugal

The semi-final between Germany and Portugal in the Nations League is not yet a delight. We must be honest. Nevertheless, we attempted to gather a few light-hearted insights from the first 45 minutes.

Cristiano Ronaldo spoke to the referee more often than he touched the ball before the halftime whistle. Probably for an animated curve discussion.
In his DFB comeback, Marc-André ter Stegen is particularly nervous with the ball at his feet during the build-up play. The foot of Germany's number one flutters faster than a hummingbird's wingbeat.
Julian Nagelsmann's mustache was shown more frequently than Portugal was awarded a foul.
In the first half, more stamps were handed out than in some government offices.
Tonight, the weather forecast is more reliable than precise passes and rehearsed free-kick variations.