"In Germany, in the last years women's football has not been so successful and we see it in the stadiums," Simon told Reuters at OL's training centre. "This World Cup is very important for Germany to show that we are good and better than the media think." "The World Cup is very important to get back to our level," the Kassel-born player said. "In France, men's and women's football have been very successful and a lot of people are watching the women, it's the perfect country for this World Cup." "So this World Cup is an important opportunity for us," added Simon, who now has 15 caps to her name.

Source: The Star April 26, 2019 12:33 UTC