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The evening top 5: German media react to Ireland's win; Justin Bieber gets on the bandwagon

How have the German media reacted to the loss to Ireland? As Ireland reacts to a historic win ove...
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22.34 9 Oct 2015


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The evening top 5: German media react to Ireland's win; Justin Bieber gets on the bandwagon

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How have the German media reacted to the loss to Ireland?

As Ireland reacts to a historic win over the World Champions  this morning, the reaction in Germany hasn't been so cheeful. Joachim Loew's side are still top of Group D, but need to beat Georgia in Leipzig on Sunday to guarantee qualification.

The German newspapers this morning were quick to praise the Irish team and fans whilst also focusing on the defeat and what it meant for Die Nationalmannschaft.

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