Germany's Biggest Fan at the World Cup: Angela Merkel

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Annie Colbert
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Germany's Biggest Fan at the World Cup: Angela Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel visits the German National team in their dressing room after the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Germany and Portugal. Credit: Guido Bergmann/Bundesregierung via Getty Images

World leaders take note: This is how you support your sports teams.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel cheered Germany to World Cup victory on Monday, clapping her blazer off during the 4-0 romp over Portugal. Merkel even braved the post-game locker room to pose with sweaty semi-naked German players.

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While visiting the victorious squad, Merkel also found time to pose for a selfie with German forward Lukas Podolski.

The Chancellor and me after the victory..... #selfie #dfb #poldi #aha #merkel #brazil #worldcup #moments pic.twitter.com/5jkTb2QjUI— Lukas-Podolski.com (@Podolski10) June 16, 2014

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