I know. I am just yanking your chain
I have always been biased against Germany (and England of course - who likes them anyway?) because of Klinsmann and his diving antics - it didn't help that three of the most decorated German footballers also played for the club I despise the most.
I like how you mention the former beautiful game - tbh, I have slowly begun to lose interest in the sport. I am not as passionate about the game or Juventus as I once used to be. Maybe it's the business aspect of it, perhaps it's the players, or maybe a combination of everything. I just feel the sport has become more synthetic and less appealing.