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World Cup post-game: Germany 3, Uruguay 2: Germany defeated Uruguay 3-2 in a highly entertaining third-place FIFA World Cup match in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Germany's pointless place on the 'podium': In the so-called "bronze medal" game the Germans held sway over Uruguay. Except there are no medals, and there is no point.
Mueller holds the Golden Boot tiebreaker: If David Villa and Wesley Sneijder fail to score in the final between Spain and the Netherlands, it is likely that Germany's Thomas Mueller will lay claim to the Golden Boot.
Germany 3rd at World Cup after seesaw match: Sami Khedira scored with a header in the 82nd minute to give Germany a 3-2 victory over Uruguay in the FIFA World Cup third-place match.
Loew heading into final match at helm?: Germany's young players will be older, more experienced and quite possibly better by the time of the next World Cup. Whether coach Joachim Loew is there to guide them is unclear.
Germany, Uruguay promise a show: Players from Uruguay and Germany have to lift themselves one final time in Saturday's third-place match at Port Elizabeth's Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 2 p.m. ET).
Klose might miss Uruguay match: Germany striker Miroslav Klose could miss the third-place match against Uruguay because of injury, and with it a chance to overtake Brazil's Ronaldo as the top scorer in World Cup history.
World Cup post-game: Spain 1, Germany 0: Spain is now one step closer to its first FIFA World Cup title after a 1-0 semifinal victory over Germany Wednesday in Durban, South Africa.
Honigstein: Ballack on the outs with Germany?: The German team has emancipated itself from Michael Ballack, the leading player of his generation and undisputed alpha male until his ankle injury.
Mueller's suspension proves costly for Germans: Germany missed the attacking thrust of the suspended Thomas Mueller in the World Cup semifinals on Wednesday, creating few chances before losing 1-0 to a dominant Spain.
Germany's Friedrich, Khedira miss training: Central defender Arne Friedrich and midfielder Sami Khedira have missed Germany's training two days before the World Cup semifinal match against Spain.
Who will replace Mueller for Germany?: A mere four months ago, when Thomas Mueller was yet to make his debut for Joachim Low's side, the idea that German World Cup chances might be materially influenced let alone be dependent on this 20-year-old would have seemed utterly ridiculous.
Klose says new German talent can beat Spain: Miroslav Klose says a new generation of creative players can help Germany avenge its loss to Spain in the 2008 European Championship final.
World Cup post-game: Germany 4, Argentina 0: Using equal parts attacking and defending, Germany posted a convincing 4-0 victory over Argentina to move on to the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup.
Argentina powerless against German tactics: Argentina's coach, Diego Maradona, did not appear to have any idea how to change his formation to counter Germany's tactical setup.
Germany humiliates Argentina in World Cup quarters: Thomas Mueller scored in the third minute to send Germany off to a complete 4-0 domination of Argentina in their FIFA World Cup quarter-final match.
Germany's 'Schweini' stirs controversy: Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger claimed he was manhandled by the Argentineans in a September 2006 interview with Stern magazine and revisited this theme with very little prompting from reporters on Wednesday.
Germany salutes young World Cup team: Germany is hailing its young team after it eliminated England from the World Cup -- as well as revelling in belated revenge for a disputed goal 44 years ago that put its archrival on course for its lone title.
Germany's Cacau unlikely to play vs. Argentina: German striker Cacua is unlikely to recover from a thigh injury in time to play in the quarter-final match against Argentina on Saturday.
World Cup post-game: Germany 4, England 1: Germany defeated England 4-1 in a Round of 16 match at the FIFA World Cup in a game marked by one of the most controverisal moments in tournament history.
Germany better, but replay needs to be used: Germany was much the better team on the night against a defensively shambolic England side, but in 2010, there's absolutely no reason why a perfectly valid goal should be disallowed.
Germany's Mueller ousts England in World Cup: Thomas Mueller scored twice within three minutes to lead Germany to a 4-1 victory over England in a controvesial Round of 16 game at the FIFA World Cup.
England & Germany: penalties inevitable: Gary Lineker once famously said that football is a simple sport: it's eleven against eleven for 90 minutes and the Germans win on penalties.
Germany, England ignoring the hype: Germany and England go head to head for a place in the World Cup quarterfinals on Sunday, both trying to ignore the hype that always surrounds their soccer matches.
Germany's Cacau will miss match against England: Germany forward Cacau will miss Sunday's World Cup second-round match against England after pulling an abdominal muscle in practice.
Schweinsteiger's status vs. England still unknown: Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger remains highly doubtful for Sunday's second-round World Cup match against England because of a right-thigh injury.
England tilt will be 'absolute classic': German coach: While Franz Beckenbauer thinks England has gone backward under coach Fabio Capello, Germany's coaching staff has a high opinion of its traditional rival.
Schweinsteiger doubtful vs. England: German relief at overcoming a tough Ghana side in Johannesburg on Wednesday night was somewhat tempered by the nervy manner of the 1-0 win, and even more so by the worry about its least dispensable player: Bastian Schweinsteiger.
World Cup post-game: Germany 1, Ghana 0: Germany is through to the second round at the FIFA World Cup following a hard-fought 1-0 win over Ghana Wednesday in Group D play from Johannesburg.
Germany over Ghana, both advance: Mesut Oezil scored early in the second half to give Germany Group D honours at the World Cup on Wednesday, with Ghana becoming the first African country to advance despite the loss.
Germany's Cacau hoping to replace Klose: Germany gave Cacau a new life and a new passport, and now the Brazilian-born striker wants to to pay that back with World Cup goals in the decisive Group D match against Ghana.
World Cup post-game: Serbia 1, Germany 0: Milan Jovanovic scored to lift Serbia to a 1-0 upset victory over 10-man Germany Friday in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, in Group D action from the World Cup.
Serbia upends 10-man Germany: Serbia upset powerhouse Germany in its second Group D game of the World Cup, winning 1-0 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Goals will come -- just ask Germany: Seven games in and Germany arrive, play brilliantly while walloping Australia, scoring four to raise the World Cup average from 1.33 to 1.62.
Youthful Bavarian Bravado: On day three of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, we finally saw a game and a performance that was worthy of the hype.
World Cup post-game: Germany 4, Australia 0: Miroslav Klose netted his 11th career World Cup goal to guide Germany to a convincing 4-0 win over Australia on Sunday in Group D action at Durban, South Africa.
Germany's youth squashes Socceroos: There were probably only ever two ways the opener against Australia would go for Germany's youngest and most inexperienced World Cup squad since 1934: disastrously wrong or gloriously right.
Germany wins 6th straight World Cup opener: The Germans' up-tempo style served them well in their World Cup opener Sunday in South Africa as they put four goals past Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer in a 4-0 win.
Not your typical German squad: Methodical, organized, physically strong, defensively-minded. That's how Germany is and always has been, many so-called experts will tell you over the next few days.
Podolski hoping to crack Australia defence: Lukas Podolski is hoping to once again produce his best for the national team despite poor form in club football.
Germany's Klose improving in training: Germany coach Joachim Loew said Wednesday Miroslav Klose is improving daily and expects his striker to be mentally and physically fit for the start of the World Cup.
Germany can reach World Cup semis: Beckenbauer: Franz Beckenbauer believes Germany's young team can reach the World Cup semifinals.
Young German team hard to predict: Germany has a young team missing its captain, which makes what the three-time World Cup champion can achieve in South Africa totally unpredictable.
Germany arrives for World Cup: Germany has arrived in style in South Africa, having made the 10-hour journey from Frankfurt as the first passengers on a new Airbus 380 plane.
Germany rallies to beat Bosnia in warmup: Bastian Schweinsteiger converted on two penalties and Germany rallied with a strong second half to beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 3-1 in Frankfurt and give itself another confidence boost ahead of the World Cup.
Germany drops Beck to set World Cup roster: Germany coach Joachim Loew has trimmed his World Cup squad to the final 23 players by dropping defender Andreas Beck.
Germans lose Westermann for World Cup: Germany defender Heiko Westermann will miss the World Cup because of a foot injury, adding to coach Joachim Loew's mounting injury worries.
Early penalty helps Germany beat Hungary: Lukas Podolski converted from the spot in the fifth minute as Germany thumped Hungary 3-0 in a World Cup warm-up on Saturday in Budapest.
Philipp Lahm named German captain: Bayern Munich defender Philipp Lahm was named captain of Germany's World Cup team Friday, becoming the youngest in national team history to lead the squad on the field.
Philipp Lahm: Small stature, big talent: Philipp Lahm's explosive pace, deceptive strength and impressive shooting skills belie his small stature – indeed, he is the Magic Dwarf.
Minor bike accident earns Mueller stitches: Germany forward Thomas Mueller cut his chin and scraped his knee after falling off a mountain bike Wednesday.
Ballack urges German fans to be win cautious: Injured Germany captain Michael Ballack is warning home fans against high World Cup expectations.
Germany midfielder Traesch out of World Cup: Germany backup midfielder Christian Traesch will miss the World Cup after injuring his right ankle in a training game against a local selection in northern Italy.
Mesut Ozil: The world at his feet: Quite simply, Ozil has a lot of talent, and if he can add a little muscle to his skinny six-foot frame he might be a future FIFA World Player of the Year.
Germany still strong without Ballack: Loew: Germany coach Joachim Loew believes he will be taking a strong squad to the World Cup finals, even without missing injured captain Michael Ballack.
Ballack to decide future after World Cup: Injured Germany captain Michael Ballack says he will decide on his national team future after the World Cup.
Injury rules Ballack out of World Cup: Germany captain Michael Ballack will miss the World Cup because of an ankle injury, dealing the three-time champion team a big blow less than a month before the tournament.
Bastian Schweinsteiger: The Chosen One: Schweini is such a capable dribbler and passer of the ball that his coaches for club and country are continuously changing his role from defender to attacker and back again.
Ballack unsure of World Cup future: German star Michael Ballack told CBCSports.ca that he doesn't "want to be too optimistic" about the scan he will have on his injured ankle that could keep him out of the World Cup.
German captain's ankle too swollen for scan: Germany captain Michael Ballack's right ankle was still too swollen for a scan Sunday and it will not be conducted before Monday morning.
Germany's Ballack injures ankle: Germany captain Michael Ballack sustained an ankle injury while playing for Chelsea in the FA Cup final less than a month before the World Cup.
Germany beats Malta in friendly: Cacau scored in each half, and Germany used a team of mostly backups to beat Malta 3-0 Thursday night in a World Cup warmup.
German squad owes debt of thanks to van Gaal: If you look at Germany's preliminary World Cup squad, you'll find that it is really Bayern Munich coach Luis van Gaal's team, at least to a large extent.
Germany picks provisional World Cup squad: Germany coach Joachim Loew picked a 27-member provisional World Cup squad Thursday, based on Bundesliga winner Bayern Munich and including two newcomers.
Germany to call up Butt: Germany coach Joachim Loew has reportedly decided to call up Bayern Munich veteran Joerg Butt as a reserve goalkeeper for the World Cup.
Germany keeper Adler out of World Cup: Germany lost two players from its World Cup side on Tuesday, as starting keeper Rene Adler and midfielder Simon Rolfes are gone due to injury.
Loew decides against taking Kuranyi to World Cup: German national team coach Joachim Loew revealed Monday that he is not taking Schalke striker Kevin Kuranyi to the World Cup this summer in South Africa.
Schweinsteiger comes of age at the right time: Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger is hitting his stride in the Bundesliga this season, perfect timing ahead of this summer's World Cup.
German coach Low faces tough questions: Germany manager Joachim Low and his staff spent the beginning of the week in a Black Forest hotel, planning for the World Cup and trying to answer many tough questions.
Germany to announce World Cup squad on May 6: German national team coach Joachim Loew on May 6 is to name his squad for the World Cup finals. Loew will announce his roster at a news conference in Stuttgart.
Germany's Khedira may be out of World Cup: Stuttgart midfielder Sami Khedira has damaged ligaments in his left knee and will be out for at least three of four weeks, possibly putting his World Cup hopes in jeopardy.
Plenty of problems for Germany as World Cup nears: Germany's 1-0 loss to Argentina in a friendly in Munich this week exposed a lot of weaknesses in the Nationalmannschaft's armour.
Adler on track to be Germany's World Cup keeper: Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper Rene Adler is expected to be Germany's starter at the World Cup.
Low's future with Germany still unclear: With less than four months to go before Germany meets Australia in South Africa, the future of Joachim Low and the German national team still hangs in the balance.
Loew's future to be decided after World Cup: The German football federation and Joachim Loew have called a truce and agreed to decide the national team coach's future after the World Cup.
Joachim Loew awaits German federation ruling: The German football federation says it has delayed a decision on extending coach Joachim Loew's contract until the end of the World Cup in South Africa.
Germany's Simon Rolfes to miss World Cup?: Bayer Leverkusen captain Simon Rolfes underwent another operation on his knee and is in doubt for the World Cup.
Frings omission hardly a shocker: The World Cup in South Africa is five months away, but it is already over for one of Germany's best players in recent years: Werder Bremen captian Torsten Frings.
Van Gaal slams Loew over national team training: Bayern Munich coach Louis van Gaal has criticized Germany coach Joachim Loew for calling a four-day training session this weekend to start preparing for the World Cup.
Frings not going to World Cup: German national team coach Joachim Loew informed midfielder Torsten Frings on Wednesday that he won't be named to his World Cup squad for South Africa.
Joachim Low learns his lesson: Germany coach Joachim Low has stated he will only name players who see regular first-team action for their pro clubs in the next few months to his World Cup roster.
Raphael Honigstein: Clubs running afoul of FIFA's silly transfer rules: In Texas, it is illegal to carry a concealed ice-cone. Donkeys are not allowed to sleep in bathtubs in Arizona. In Switzerland, you are forbidden from flushing the toilet after 10 pm.
German FA not worried about security at World Cup: The German soccer federation has full confidence in South African World Cup organizers to provide adequate security and is telling fans to travel to the tournament without worrying about their safety.
Germany not a contender: Ballack: Michael Ballack's proclamation that Germany won't be a World Cup contender next year in South Africa may not be entirely off base.
Team Profile: Germany: The three-time world champions ended up winning Group 4 with 24 points, recording an impressive eight wins in 10 games and never seemed to be in trouble.
Ballack personifies elegance on the field: An elegant midfielder who carries the ball with style and grace, Michael Ballack serves as Germany's general on the field - everything flows through him.
Thomas Muller a rising talent for Germany: Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller is being touted as the heir apparent to German national team captain Michael Ballack.