Waltermad was booed, teammates: He shouldn t boo his own player, he is doing his best for the German team

Sports 1:06am, 9 September 2025 72

In Germany's two World Cup qualifiers last week, forward Walter Mad was booed by fans at home on Sunday. In an interview after the game, his teammates Amiri and Gross in the national team expressed their support for him.

Waltermad slipped through the underground passage of Rhine Energy Stadium with his shoulders down, pulling his hood deep into his face after Sunday night's match against Northern Ireland in Cologne. The unlucky forward star remained silent about the booings against him, but he must have heard it very clearly.

Waltermad was replaced in the 61st minute, the dissatisfaction of German fans was clearly audible. The report pointed out that after a summer window full of crazy twists and public debate, the sky-high label of 90 million euros seemed to be hanging around his neck like a heavy burden.

Regarding the fans' booing to their players, German midfielder Amiri said bluntly: "I don't agree with this approach at all. Waltermad is a young player. He has just experienced a difficult period, and it has been accompanied by many transfer topics, back and forth."

teammates also stood behind Waltermad to support him. Gross said that although he did not notice the booing, he said: "I have never thought this kind of thing was not good. Because he is me. One of them, a player who goes all out and represents the German team. We should all support him."

Waltermad was defeated by the tough defense of Slovakia in Bratislava in the previous game, Amiri added: "It's not easy for him, I think it's a pity - but this is football."

The 23-year-old striker moved from Stuttgart to Newcastle this summer with a transfer fee of up to 90 million euros, and discussions about this price continue. It was clear to him and German coach Nagelsmann, who had to prove himself at Newcastle before he could not be booed in the national team match in October.