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'I love mealworms' - Germany's Euro 2024 star Robert Andrich reveals bizarre favourite snack and shows off wild new look ahead of Spain clash

Germany star Robert Andrich has revealed that mealworms are fuelling his performances at Euro 2024, after debuting a bold new look with pink hair.

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  • Andrich dyes his hair
  • Hails 'great source of protein'
  • Mealworms illegal in the UK

  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Andrich has been in fine form for Germany at Euro 2024, starting all of his side's games thus far. They beat Denmark 2-0 in the Round of 16 and are now preparing for a blockbuster quarter-final against Spain, and Andrich has revealed that mealworms are one of his favourite snacks.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    The defensive midfielder has also undergone a hair transformation, dying it pink. He may enjoy mealworms whenever he can but they are actually illegal to import into the UK. They are regularly eaten in Europe, though, and are often either pan-fried or baked.

  • WHAT ANDRICH SAID

    Speaking in a YouTube chat with Germany team-mate David Raum, he said: "I love mealworms. They are a good source of protein. In fact I don't just love them - I think they are awesome."

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    WHAT NEXT?

    Germany play Spain in their quarter-final on Friday. A victory would set up a last-four encounter with the winner of France's clash with Portugal.