The images of the Germany – Spain that clarify the controversy with the safety distance

Beyond the exciting tie that Spain achieved before Germany yesterday Thursday in match of the first day of the Nations League (1-1), with a goal from the Valencian player Gayà in the last gasp, the match brought another reason for debate. And it was not without controversy.

Several fans posted on the networks the usual photo of the line-ups of both teams, in which the players of the German team appear separated by the relevant security meter and a half to avoid contagion by covid-19 and those of the Spanish team, without keep distance and all together and embraced.

The images of the controversy

It did not take long for controversy and criticism to jump out: “This is the reason why there are more infections in Spain than in Germany”, the messages came to say. Others, however, recall that the German players also got together while their official anthem sounded. And the images prove it …