German players look back at 'special moment' after match against Curaçao
Germany's players experienced a unique moment after their victory against Curaçao in their opening World Cup match. Players from both teams prayed together at the end of the match.
The players from Germany and Curaçao prayed together after the match instead of shaking hands. Germany's players, Jonathan Tah and Felix Nmecha, prayed shoulder to shoulder with Curaçao's international players, such as Gerwen Castaner, Jurien Garry, Kenzie Gorre and Jeremy Antonis. It was an emotional moment that was captured by many cameras, journalists and spectators. “We are adversaries in matches, but after that we are all Christians and brothers,” Nmecha told ARD. We said a little prayer together, because we are thankful. We all believe that Jesus is glorified through sports, so we came together.' It was written in Kicker that Germany had a pleasant drinking time. 'There was surprise among the German team for a few minutes, after Curaçao equalised. There were some difficult moments, but the fact that a drinks time was given immediately after the equalizer proved to be very beneficial for Germany.'