'It feels terrible' - Joshua Kimmich admits Germany 'completely deserving' of early World Cup exit
Joshua Kimmich has taken full responsibility for Germany's early exit from the World Cup following a penalty shootout loss to Paraguay. He expressed deep disappointment in the team's performance, stating that the players failed to meet national expectations.
Why it matters
The exit marks a significant decline for a historically dominant national football team, sparking a national conversation about the state of German sports.
Joshua Kimmich accepted full responsibility after Germany's World Cup campaign ended with a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the last 32. The defender admitted his side never reached their best level during the tournament and insisted the players alone were to blame for another disappointing exit.
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