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- Klose believes German youngsters can beat Spain
- ERASMIA, South Africa (AP)—Miroslav Klose says a new generation of creative players can help Germany avenge its loss to Spain in the 2008 European Championship final when the sides meet in the World Cup semifinals on Wednesday. The veteran forward was in an experienced German side that lost a one-sided Euro fina View more »
- Maradona must stay on - Heinze
Gabriel Heinze has urged Diego Maradona not to make a snap decision on his future as Argentina boss.
In the immediate aftermath of Saturday's 4-0 hammering by Germany in the World Cup quarter-final, Maradona indicated he was likely to end his controversial reign. But Heinze insists progress has been made and while View more »- Germany have the look of champions
Joachim Low declared that his ‘'fearless'’ German youngsters displayed the hallmark of champions as Argentina were destroyed in a breathless and emphatic World Cup quarter-final match.
In sharp contrast: Joachim Low had the upper hand over Argentina coach Diego Maradona on Saturday
Diego Maradona, the A View more »- Klose keen to keep focus on team
Germany striker Miroslav Klose is more interested in winning the World Cup than smashing Ronaldo's record for goals in it.
Klose's brace helped complete a staggering 4-0 quarter-final win over Argentina. It also allowed the 32-year-old to muscle into contention for the Golden Shoe by taking him onto four goals, an View more »- Maradona reflects on 'toughest day'
Diego Maradona described Argentina's humiliation at the hands of Germany as the toughest day of his life.
Miroslav Klose scored twice as Germany went through to the World Cup semi-finals with a 4-0 victory at the Green Point Stadium. It left Lionel Messi, the world's best player, sobbing in the dressing room and M View more »- Cole says England are not good enough
Joe Cole on the pitch for England against Germany.
Joe Cole has admitted England "just weren't good enough" at the World Cup and suggested the philosophy of the team needs to change for international success to be possible.
"It is obvious that we lack the kind of qualities you need to be successful at internati View more »- Maradona 'may leave' as Argentina coach
Diego Maradona's future as Argentina coach is unclear after the team's devastating 4-0 loss to Germany in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Knocked out: Argentina coach Diego Maradona hugs his daughter after his side are knocked out of the World Cup by Germany
"I may leave tomorrow, but I'd like that these boys conti View more »- Iniesta looking forward to Germany clash
Spain playmaker Andres Iniesta said his side plan to repeat their Euro 2008 success against Germany, after they set up a mouth watering semi-final with a 1-0 victory over Paraguay.
Looking forward: Spain's Andres Iniesta says his side are desperate to reach the World Cup final
David Villa scored the only goal of the View more »- Argentina 0-4 Germany: Europeans Comprehensively Outclass Maradona's Men
Germany hammered Argentina today on a gorgeous afternoon in Cape Town. Thomas Mueller opened the scoring for die Mannschaft after just three minutes, and Germany took second half goals from Miroslav Klose (68, 89), and Arne Friedrich (74) to round off their comprehensive victory.
Following emphatic victories in the Ro View more »- World Cup Player Ratings: Argentina 0-4 Germany
ARGENTINA (4-3-3)
Romero: 5 - Could have done better at the first goal and failed to truly assert himself after that. Granted he had relatively little to do.
Otamendi: 3 - Completely and utterly out of his depth. Sold the jerseys for Mueller's opener with a failure to challenge in the air; lunged in with colossal nai View more »
