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‘Ein Sommer in ItalienWM 1990’ Opens Nationwide After Emotional Munich Premiere

The cinema release showcases unreleased team footage, prompting 1990 veterans to urge unity before this summer’s World Cup.

Overview

  • The film rolls out across Germany on March 19 after a Munich debut attended by many members of the 1990 championship team.
  • Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder made an unannounced appearance at the premiere at the invitation of Lothar Matthäus.
  • Directors Vanessa Goll and Nadja Kölling emphasize players’ memories and off‑field camaraderie, using previously unseen material from Sepp Maier, Bodo Illgner and FIFA archives.
  • Pierre Littbarski called on the current national squad to prioritize character, respect and togetherness over paychecks ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
  • Matthäus described Germany as in the extended circle of favorites for 2026, predicting a run at least to the semifinals.