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Can football heal the wounds of the past? The image of Poland in the German media on the occasion of the European football championship

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In 2012, Poland and Ukraine organized the European football championship. In Germany, where football has a prominent place in the media, the newspapers seized the occasion to shed a new light on Poland. Indeed, when the articles concerned Poland, the main topic in the German press always seemed to be the diplomatic relationships, which are scarred by the history and never-ending political controversies. This article shows how a major sporting event can trigger an opportunity for the general press to present a well-known geographic space beyond traditional points of views and clichés.