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Features news coverage of Germany and its players, including match reports and general football news.
Franz Beckenbauer Apologises For ‘Stupid England’ Outburst
Doddery old Franz Beckenbauer has apologised to England for comments he made in German daily Bild recently, in which he labelled Fabio Capello‘s side as both ‘stupid’ and ‘burnt-out’. A few weeks prior, the German legend also suggested that England had regressed to ‘the bad old days of kick and rush football’ in a column…
England v Germany – A Tactical Preview
Football experts Adrian Clarke and Iain Spragg analyse the England v Germany game, the battle in midfield, Capello’s potential selections, why England can win the battle, Germany’s biggest threats and lots more.
2010 World Cup Second Round Preview
The charm of the World Cup is in the anticipation that fuels the excitement in the latter stages. After a slowish start (at a par with any cup competition), South Africa 2010 has sprung into life with devious sub-plots, shocking submissions, scandals, last-gasp wins, over-the-top celebrations and of course, favourites marching on to the final….
Revisiting the England-Germany Rivalry
An old rivalry will spark into life on Sunday, June 27, 2010, as England prepare to take on Germany in the first knockout round of the World Cup. To say there’s some history between the two countries is a gross understatement. But when faced with the cold hard facts of bygone days, the rivalry does…
Why England will beat Germany
So a potential world cup classic looms on the horizon with the old enemy, and all the other cliches and jingoistic clap trap that will undoubtedly emerge in the tabloids to obfuscate and emotionally charge the match in entirely the wrong way. Of course, the standard reaction in this country has been one of fear,…
World Cup News: Marcello’s Getting Lippi!
Buon giorno and welcome, one and all, to the daily World Cup column on Soccerlens. It may have caught your attention that the reigning champions Italy did a bit of a whoopsie last night, failing to overturn ‘little’ Slovakia (see below) and flying home early with their collective tails between their collective legs as a…
England need more than beer to beat Germany
If only beer could help England beat Germany because if England play like they did against Slovenia they’re unlikely to go past the second round.
Franz Beckenbauer Taunts ‘Stupid’ England
German legend Franz Beckenbauer has yet again been quick to criticise English football, by branding Fabio Capello‘s side as ‘stupid’ for failing to secure the top spot in Group C – thus avoiding a tough tie against Germany in the second round of the World Cup. The 64-year-old, who lambasted England’s ‘kick and rush’ playing…
World Cup News: The Secret Behind England’s Revival? A Good Old Fashioned Pint!
A very good day to you all, and welcome to the daily World Cup column here on Soccerlens. It seems England may have a certain brand of beer to thank for the upturn in their World Cup fortunes after all. Apparently coach Fabio Capello decided that the only way to get his team up and…
Ghana 0-1 Germany – Video Highlights
Ghana 0-1 Germany 2010 FIFA World Cup 23 June 2010 Germany would win Group D with a 1-0 win over Ghana. The match was close in the first half but Germany would take the lead in the 60th minute with a Mesut Ozil goal. It was a shot from the edge of the box and…
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