The Bayern Munich attacker turned heads as he reported for national team duty, sporting an NFL jersey of Detroit Lions
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Musiala wears Detroit Lions #14 jersey to German national team hotel
Highlights growing friendship between soccer and NFL stars
St. Brown, with German roots, supports Bayern Munich and wears German flag on NFL helmet
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Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala turned heads as he arrived at the German national team hotel in Dortmund, sporting a Detroit Lions NFL jersey with Amon-Ra St. Brown's name and number. This unexpected choice of attire immediately caught the attention of fans and media alike, highlighting the growing friendship between the two athletes and the connection between football and American football.
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St. Brown, whose mother is German, has been open about his support for Bayern Munich and proudly wears the German flag on his NFL helmet. Furthermore, St. Brown had previously sent Musiala a Detroit Lions jersey in December 2024, suggesting the German star adopt the Lions as his NFL team. The #14 jersey holds significance for Musiala, as he previously wore it for the German national team before switching to #10.
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The German national team is preparing for their upcoming UEFA Nations League matches with Musiala set to be a part of their upcoming international games. Following that, the German will return to Bayern Munich to continue their title charge as they host FC St. Pauli at the Allianz Arena on March 29 followed by an away game against Augsburg on April 5 in the Bundesliga.