The octopus has predicted the winners of each of the six 2010 FIFA World Cup matches the German team has played so far. In particular for 2010 FIFA World Cup Group D, in which Germany played, he predicted that Germany would lose to Serbia. In the 2010 FIFA World Cup knockout stage Paul predicted Germany's win over England in the round of 16 and over Argentina in the quarter finals. His prediction that the Argentine team would lose prompted death threats: angry Argentinian fans blamed him for the eventual score of 0–4, and to avenge their loss threatened to eat him.His keeper Oliver Walenciak is sure that the octopus is safe in his aquarium tank:
There are always people who want to eat our octopus but he is not shy and we are here to protect him as well. He will survive.
Paul also made a correct prediction for the semi finals when he chose the box with Spain's flag. German supporters drew hope from his incorrect choice for the Germany versus Spain match in theUEFA Euro 2008, but this time they were disappointed and the result led to death threats. Since the latest prediction, Germans are no longer praising their octopus, instead calling for Paul to be cooked and eaten.The Spanish Industry Minister Miguel Sebastian called for Paul to be given safe haven in Spain, while prime minister Jose Zapatero offered to send an official state protection team to prevent the octopus from being eaten by angry Germans.
Paul's 100% accurate predictions for the 2010 World Cup have gained him worldwide status as a celebrity animal.
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