.Brazil 1-1 Switzerland
By Valentine Amanze (with agency report)
Germany, the World Cup defending champion, was humbled, as Hirving Lozano of Mexico dominated the trends on Twitter for scoring the only goal that made the difference in their 2018 FIFA World Cup, group F opener on Sunday, June 17.
The 35th minute goal by Lozano made Mexico leader of the group F in a day there was no oil to lubricate the Germa machine.
Joachim Low’s side tried to get an equaliser but Mexico held on for an important three points.
Germany were mocked on Twitter following their losing start to the defence of the World Cup.
Twitter users expressed different opinions about the defending champions as they hailed Mexico for the victory.
Leroy Sane World Cup snub questioned after Germany lose to Mexico
Manchester City forward Leroy Sane was surprisingly dropped from Germany’s 23-man squad for the World Cup and Twitter users were of the opinion his pace and creativity would have been useful against the Mexicans.
Sane who was voted PFA Young Player of the Year after a great season in the Premier League was among the trends on Twitter.
A fan said, If only Germany had a young, quick winger, with plenty of goal-threat…… Maybe the best young player in the Premier League?”
Meanwhile, Brazi was forced to a 1-1 draw by Switzerland on Sunday.