Unwinding After a Tough Loss: The DFB Team's Kebab Adventure in Berlin
Looking for a cure for the hangover after a tough 3:2 loss against Turkey in Berlin? Well, why not give a juicy kebab in Schöneberg a shot?
Following their disappointing performance in what felt like an away game atmosphere at the Olympic Stadium, the DFB team decided to indulge in a classic Berlin tradition. The day after the match, they skipped the usual currywurst or knuckle of pork and headed straight for a kebab joint.
Gathering for a Team Evening
At around 8 p.m., the DFB entourage rolled up to the beloved kebab restaurant "Hisar" on Yorckstraße in the Schöneberg district. Fans were surprised, and a photo session ensued. Afterward, the players and security retreated into the restaurant.
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger (30), a native of Berlin-Neukölln, has been a frequent patron of this spot for years. Keles, the restaurant manager, revealed that Antonio was a regular even during his days with Hertha 03 Zehlendorf.
Kebab Cravings Among the DFB Stars
And so, not everyone opted for the classic kebab with garlic sauce. Some even had special requests:
►Antonio Rüdiger (30, Real Madrid): Döner kebap in bread with some cabbage, a little iceberg lettuce, and LOTS of herb sauce, sans garlic sauce.
►Leroy Sané (27, Bayern Munich): Döner kebap with LOADS of iceberg lettuce, plus herb AND garlic sauce.
►Thomas Müller (34, Bayern Munich): Döner kebap complete with a touch of hot sauce, ALAS, no garlic sauce.
►Ilkay Gündogan (33, FC Barcelona): Döner kebap with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, spicy sauce, and herb sauce, absent of garlic sauce.
Coincidentally, the coaching team placed their kebab orders prior, and delivery service was arranged. The bill for a delicious kebab at "Hisar": 6.50 euros.
Kebab as an antidote for the international match hangover? It works, according to Keles. The atmosphere? Wonderful - everyone was content. After an hour and a half, the players left his restaurant, hopping back into the team hotel "Grand Hyatt" on Potsdamer Platz.
On Tuesday evening, the German team will face Austria in Vienna. One can only wonder if they will reward themselves with a few Wiener Schnitzel for a victory - or shy away from another defeat hangover with a kebab...
- After the heartbreaking 3:2 loss against Turkey in the Olympic Stadium, the DFB team sought solace in a classic Berlin tradition: a kebab from a popular Schöneberg district spot.
- Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger, a Berlin-Neukölln native, is a staple customer of the "Hisar" kebab shop. His love for kebabs dates back to his youth days with Hertha 03 Zehlendorf.
- While some FDBG players opted for the traditional kebab with garlic sauce, others had special requests. Antonio, for instance, opted for a döner kebap with lots of herb sauce and no garlic sauce, while Leroy Sané requested a döner kebap with iceberg lettuce, herb, and garlic sauce.
- Thomas Müller chose a spicy döner kebap without garlic sauce, while Ilkay Gündogan requested döner kebab with tomatoes, cucumber, onions, spicy sauce, and herb sauce, absent of garlic sauce.
- Kebabs served as an unexpected remedy for the international match hangover, providing the DFB team with a joyful atmosphere and sheer happiness in the Turkish-style kebab joint.
- Now, as the German team prepares to face Austria in Vienna on Tuesday evening, one can only speculate whether they will indulge in Wiener Schnitzel as a reward for a victory or as a means to overpower another defeat hangover...
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Did You Know?
Kebab restaurants in Germany often offer a variety of popular Turkish dishes. From the classic Döner Kebap to intriguing dishes such as Lahmacun, Adana Kebap, Shawarma, and Köfte, the selection is broad. The team's specific choices might depend on their personal preferences and mood post-match.
