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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…

World Cup News: France Send In The Politicians As Things Go From Merde To Worse!

Good morning all and welcome to the daily World Cup column on Soccerlens. Unsurprisingly both England and France are dominating the column inches today as both squads attempt to address their supposed in-fighting in very different ways, the English with beer and the French with strike action – it’s good to see that stereotyping is…

World Cup News: ‘Algeria Win 0-0!’

Morning everyone and welcome, welcome, once again welcome to the daily World Cup column on Soccerlens. Apologies if none of today’s news makes sense, I think a part of my brain may have died whilst watching a certain game of football last night – I think you can probably guess which one I’m referring to!…

Germany 0-1 Serbia – Video Highlights

Germany 0-1 Serbia 2010 FIFA World Cup 18 June 2010 Serbia would get a crucial win in Group D over Germany on Friday afternoon at Port Elizabeth. The match was scoreless until a foul by Germany’s Miroslav Klose would alter the momentum of the match. Klose would get booked for his second yellow card in…