`Wake up!` - Germany`s papers react to World Cup defeat by Mexico
(The Guardian Germany)

Media commentators draw parallels with Angela Merkel´s struggle to keep the coalition government together Even before Sunday´s sobering start for the titleholders, the World Cup had kicked off on a somewhat unenthusiastic note, the usual euphoria dampened by a debate about national identity and belonging, triggered by midfielders Mesut Özil and Ilkay Gündogan´s decision to pose for a photograph with Turkey´s strongman president. Related: Joachim Löw faces his biggest test as Germany coach | Thomas Hitzlsperger Related: Mexico play for the love of winning to seal one of their greatest victories Continue reading...