I spent the semi-final in a bar in North Africa. Together with two Lebanese and a Dutch guy. The Lebanese have been such great supporters of the German team, that I doubt to find “greater” fans somewhere in Germany. The second greatest wish of the Dutch, after winning the final, was to win it against Germany. Unfortunately, Germany lost the game.

Anyway, never before we as ipoque got so many e-mails from customers and partners from all over the world gratulating us for the German team. I would like to take the chance to thank all of you for your sympathy and your support during the last weeks.

Sure, football is just a minor matter, but probably the most exciting one in the world!