Germany star Alexandra Popp sported an amusing disguise in her press conference ahead of the Euro 2022 final this weekend. 

Popp has been in remarkable form at this year’s tournament and is leading the Golden Boot race, along with England’s Beth Mead on six goals. 

Two of these goals came in the semi-final against France, as Germany emerged as 2-1 victors. 

Afterwards, social media posts compared Popp’s impressive strength and playing style to male players, while one media outlet even shared a post that suggested Popp could play up front for the men’s side.

“Called up by Hansi Flick for Qatar 2022: Alexander Bopp,” it read.

In response to these comparisons, Popp turned up to Germany’s media day wearing a fake moustache and a baseball cap backwards. 

Understandably, the journalists in attendance found it hilarious, as did Popp, who struggled to contain her own amusement. 

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Fans react to Popp’s disguise 

A number of fans were quick to see the funny side as well. 

One said: “Love her sense of humour.” 

Meanwhile, another wrote: “What’s incredible about this is how much she’s clearly enjoying herself, two days before the Euro 2022 final.” 

A third simply put: “Legendary behaviour.” 

Popp’s team, Wolfsburg, also replied to the original video and commented: “We are living in the @alexpopp11 timeline.” 

Even England fans couldn’t help but be amused. 

One Lionesses supporter wrote: “Now rooting for Popp to score and win the Golden Boot, but it’s still coming home.” 

Popp enjoying outstanding tournament 

Popp is a two-time German Footballer of the Year and has captained the national team since 2019. 

In 2016, she helped Germany win Olympic gold in Rio de Janeiro and also starred at the 2019 Women’s World Cup. 

However, despite having more than 100 international appearances to her name, this is the first time she has ever competed in the Euros. 

After suffering injuries in both 2013 and 2017, she was forced to watch from the sidelines. 

Now though, she is more than making up for lost time and is playing some of the best football of her career. 

Popp has scored in every one of Germany’s games at the tournament so far and is the first player ever to do so in a Women’s Euros. 

If England are to have a chance of claiming their first ever major silverware, then they must find a way to stop the German star.

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