KUALA LUMPUR: Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam and Ombak Rindu star Maya Karin admits that Germany’s early exit from World Cup 2018 was sad and painful for her.
A longtime supporter of the German national football team dubbed "Die Mannschaft", Maya said on Instagram yesterday she was shocked by reigning World Cup champion Germany’s defeat at the hands of the South Korean team.
“The sadness is still sinking in, but I must admit we didn’t deserve going further this time. I will always support Team Germany, and hopefully, this defeat will restoke the fire for the next World Cup that we didn’t have this year,” said Maya, who was born in Bayreuth, Bavaria, 39 years ago and is of mixed German-Malay parentage.
Her post received a stream of comments from Netizens who sympathised with Germany’s defeat.
“Everybody here said the same thing. The Germans are positive for change in their team. We will have a look how it goes further,” said Hannah.
“Always support Germany. I’m with you, Maya!” said Hariz.
The four-time World Cup champions were humiliated with a 2-0 defeat against South Korea at Russia's Kazan Arena last Wednesday.