"It all makes sense": Former German International Thomas Müller Names His World Cup Favorite
Thomas Müller will be serving as a TV pundit at the upcoming World Cup. He has already identified his favorite for the tournament, and surprisingly, it's not the German national team.
Thomas Müller, the former German international, has named Spain as his personal favorite for the upcoming World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Speaking at a recent event in Munich, he stated: "The usual suspects are always among the favorites. But if I had to pick one team, I'd lean towards Spain. They consistently manage to integrate their individual stars into a very fluid and harmonious team unit."
He added: "They share the same playing philosophy. You can see that everything they do is well-thought-out and cohesive."
Thomas Müller Lists Five World Cup Contenders
Besides Spain, Müller also highlighted France, citing their "enormous depth of talent." He remarked, "They could easily send three squads to the World Cup, and we'd still be saying 'Oh, wow!'"
Other promising teams mentioned by Müller include Portugal, Argentina, and Germany, adding, "I definitely want to include us in that list."
Thomas Müller: 'My Fan Heart Naturally Beats for Germany'
Regarding the German national team under head coach Julian Nagelsmann, Müller commented: "We don't necessarily have to see ourselves as total underdogs. What I've missed in recent years is consistency – consistent wins and consistently dominant performances. Nevertheless, we always show glimpses of what we're capable of."
In conclusion, Müller stated: "I have other nations higher on my list. Nevertheless, my fan heart, of course, beats for Germany."
Müller boasts an impressive international career, having played 131 matches for the German national team, scoring 45 goals and providing 41 assists.
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