The unexpected appearance of the German star in the European Championship
She won most things and the match was decided long ago.
However, tears rolled down the German star’s cheeks after the 4-0 goal against Denmark.
It was the best thing that could have happened, says Alexandra Pope, 31.
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With 166 internationals behind him, Germany captain Alexandra Pope is by far the team’s most experienced player. The 31-year-old has won it all with FC Wolfsburg, both the League and the Champions League. She has won Olympic gold and played three world championships.
But his debut at the European Championships had to wait until yesterday.
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Bob missed the European Championships in 2013 and 2017 due to injuries. She went so far as to consider ending her career after losing her second championship, but decided to continue.
For a long time, it looked as if the curse would strike again due to a serious knee injury in April 2021 – were it not for the fact that this year’s European Championship has been postponed by a year due to Corona.
After losing large parts of last season to a long and painful rehab, she’s back this spring.
“I was looking forward to the European Championships, and that was what kept me going even though I had a bad day,” Alexandra Pope told Bild.
Fell in tears after the goal
She started off the bench for Friday’s premiere against Denmark, but had to jump with half an hour left. In the 86th minute of the match, she scored the final score 4-0 with a beautiful throw – causing her teammates to throw themselves at her.
– I had to hide under the players pool. Bob says there were tears of joy.
– I appreciate being on the field more now. To be able to play the first European Championship game and head it with a goal and such a clear win – that was the best thing that could happen.
Germany will meet Spain next Tuesday.
