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Germany Shocks France: Wirtz's Historical Goal and Scholz's Comparison with China

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Germany stuns France with a record-breaking goal by Wirtz and Scholz's surprising remark on China's city approval speed.

Germany made headlines with Florian Wirtz's historic seven-second goal, securing a 2-0 victory over France in Lyon. The young star's goal marked Germany's fastest ever, raising hopes for Euro 2024. Toni Kroos's return and Wirtz's exceptional performance showcased Germany's prowess on the field, positioning them as strong contenders for upcoming championships. The match against France solidified Germany's place among the best teams globally.

On the political front, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's comparison of China's swift city construction to Germany's slow house approval process drew attention. The amusing remark highlighted the efficiency disparities between the two nations, sparking discussions on infrastructure development strategies. While Germany celebrates sports triumphs, the country also grapples with challenges in bureaucratic processes, prompting reflections on potential reforms and improvements.

In a surprising twist, Germany's focus on combating antisemitism has led to an interesting dynamic of philosemitism and proxy Israeli nationalism. This approach, aimed at suppressing antisemitism, adds a unique dimension to Germany's political landscape, showcasing evolving strategies in addressing historical guilt. Additionally, Florian Wirtz's exceptional performance not only set a new goal record but also symbolized Germany's resurgence in international competitions, hinting at a promising future for the team.

As Florian Wirtz's remarkable goal continues to resonate in football history, Germany's blend of sports triumphs and political nuances captivates global audiences. The juxtaposition of record-breaking goals and diplomatic observations reflects the country's multifaceted identity, combining sporting excellence with societal complexities.

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Wirtz scores Germany's fastest ever goal as visitors stun France in ... (FRANCE 24)

Florian Wirtz grabbed his first international goal with a strike that will go down in the history books as his Germany side beat France 2-0 in an ...

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Germany raise Euro 2024 hopes as Wirtz and Havertz shock France ... (The Guardian)

Toni Kroos returned and Florian Wirtz scored the fastest Germany goal ever as the Euro 2024 hosts defeated France 2-0 in Lyon.

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Florian Wirtz piledriver! Germany starlet unleashes long-range ... (Goal.com)

Bayern Leverkusen winger Florian Wirtz took just seven seconds to open the scoring for Germany against France.

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Germany beat hosts France 2-0 after record-breaking Wirtz goal (Deccan Herald)

Lyon, France: Florian Wirtz scored Germany's fastest international goal after seven seconds as the Euro 2024 hosts earned a confidence-boosting 2-0 friendly ...

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Germany are officially back! Jamal Musiala steals the show while ... (Goal.com)

An exciting Germany sent out a statement as they cruised to victory in Lyon over France, staking their claim as one of the best sides in the world.

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Wirtz scores Germany's fastest ever goal in 2-0 win over France (The Associated Press)

Toni Kroos has returned and Florian Wirtz has scored the fastest Germany goal ever as they defeated France 2-0 in a friendly in Lyon.

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Wirtz sets Germany goal record in win over France (BBC Sport)

Florian Wirtz scores after seven seconds as Germany end a three-game winless run with a comfortable victory over France in Lyon.

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The Cost of Germany's Guilt Politics (Jacobin magazine)

Germany has, in the name of fighting antisemitism, embraced a strange philosemitism and proxy Israeli nationalism, which involves demonizing and suppressing ...

Scholz says China builds cities faster than Germany approves house (Xinhua)

BERLIN, March 24 (Xinhua) -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that China builds cities faster than Germany approves a house, local media Bild reported.

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Germany beat hosts France 2-0 after record-breaking Wirtz goal (Reuters)

Florian Wirtz scored Germany's fastest international goal after seven seconds as the Euro 2024 hosts earned a confidence-boosting 2-0 friendly victory over ...

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Germany defeat a wake-up call for France, says Tchouameni (Malay Mail)

PARIS. March 24 โ€” France were completely outclassed by Germany in their 2-0 defeat today and should treat the loss as a wake-up call ahead of the European ...

Scholz says China builds cities faster than Germany approves house (ๆ–ฐๅŽ็ฝ‘)

BERLIN, March 24 (Xinhua) -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that China builds cities faster than Germany approves a house, local media Bild reported.

Germany defeat France 2-0 in international friendly football match (Anadolu Agency)

Midfielder Florian Wirtz drew first blood in the first minute of the match at Parc Olympique Lyonnais. Arsenal attacker, Kai Havertz, netted the second goal for ...

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Germany defeat a wake-up call for France, says Tchouameni (Reuters)

France were completely outclassed by Germany in their 2-0 defeat on Saturday and should treat the loss as a wake-up call ahead of the European Championship, ...

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Germany shock favourites, Switzerland injury concern & Hungary ... (Yahoo Sports)

With just three more friendlies before the Euros, it was a far from ideal result for Scotland against the Netherlands. There was an ominous result for ...

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France 0 Germany 2 - Highlights (beIN SPORTS)

Florian Wirtz scored Germany's fastest international goal after only seven seconds as the Euro 2024 hosts earned a confidence-boosting 2-0 friendly victory ...

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How Long Will Germany's Zeitenwende Last? (Forbes)

Just two years ago, Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz made a speech in the Bundestag organized around the theme of the 'Zeitenwende', which to translate ...

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Fortified beverages in the Middle East: Germany's Haus Rabenhorst ... (FoodNavigator-Asia.com)

German firm Haus Rabenhorst is looking to capitalise on the functional beverages trend with its range of nutrient-enriched juices, amid growing interest ...

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Germany's Solar Panel Industry, Once a Leader, Is Getting Squeezed (The New York Times)

Now as Germany and the rest of Europe try to reach ambitious goals to cut greenhouse gas emissions, the demand for solar panels has only increased. Some of the ...

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