Why do Lebanese cheer for Germany in international soccer (football)

[Acajack]

In my city there is a large Lebanese immigrant population - mostly Maronite Christians. I have noticed that most of them were cheering for Germany in the Euro. They cheer for Germany in the World Cup as well. Does anyone know why that is? I don't see the obvious link.

[BrianH]

Aside from them playing great football I wouldnt know. I root for Germany in the WC and Euro's too.

[infinitekid]

this peaked my interest...i suspect because the Germans unintentionally helped them get independence from France during WWII (since the french had their own things to worry about)

or maybe they just hate jews and think what the germans did back in the 40's was cool

[Bondurant]

Originally Posted by Acajack

In my city there is a large Lebanese immigrant population - mostly Maronite Christians. I have noticed that most of them were cheering for Germany in the Euro. They cheer for Germany in the World Cup as well. Does anyone know why that is? I don't see the obvious link.

Detroit area?

Germany is a favorite for many when they have no horse in the race. Perhaps that's all there is to it. You could ask them too.

[Acajack]

Originally Posted by Bondurant

Detroit area?

Germany is a favorite for many when they have no horse in the race. Perhaps that's all there is to it. You could ask them too.

No I am not from Detroit (Dearborn, etc.). I live in Quebec, Canada.

I have asked a few of them here but no one has an answer other than ''I dunno, we always have''...

[Dopo]

I notice that people that are into engineering have a lot of respect towards Germany.
Maybe... somehow, that has some to do with it.

[infinitekid]

i still say its the french-independence or jew thing

[Bondurant]

Originally Posted by infinitekid

i still say its the french-independence or jew thing

You're assuming all Lebanese are muslim and racist.

[infinitekid]

Originally Posted by Bondurant

You're assuming all Lebanese are muslim and racist.

Just the germany rooting ones brah...

[Acajack]

All of the ones I know are Christian and they as a community often side with Israel on certain political issues against the Muslim majority in their part of the world. Just sayin...