Germany’s Jamie Leweling has turned a playful wager into a headline‑making story after pledging to shave his hair into the exact style of Brazil’s legendary forward Ronaldo if the German side lifts the World Cup trophy.
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The promise gained tangible weight when Ronaldo, still a global football icon, sent Leweling a signed Brazil jersey after the German player updated his social‑media avatar to mirror the Brazilian’s unmistakable haircut.
Germany have already secured top spot in their group with two convincing wins over Curacao and Ivory Coast, a run that has kept their momentum high heading into the knockout stage.
Their round‑of‑32 match will be played in Boston, where the team is expected to field a competitive lineup despite the tournament’s tight schedule.
Substitute forward Deniz Undav has already contributed two goals in the group finale against Ivory Coast and logged three goals and two assists in the first two matches, earning praise from Leweling for his impact off the bench.
Leweling also highlighted the depth of talent in the squad, noting that opponents such as Ecuador field players who compete at the highest level in Europe.