The FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Round of 16 delivered drama, upsets, and heart-stopping moments that kept fans on the edge of their seats. But all eyes now turn to Riga, Latvia, where the stakes are even higher: the quarterfinal showdown between Slovenia and Germany. This clash is a collision of contrasting basketball philosophies, each with its own identity, style, and expectations. Recently, German outlet Die Welt weighed in on the matchup, and their bold take has ignited debate, with some fans even labeling it borderline disrespectful to the Slovenian squad.

There’s no doubt that Germany has been arguably the most dominant team at the competition so far, with them being only one of two teams boasting a perfect record (the other is Turkey, 6-0 till the round of 16). However, on the other hand,

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