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Muller: Award win is incredible

Football — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:22:20 +0000

Germany’s Thomas Muller admits he never believed he would win the adidas Golden Boot before the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ began.

Low lauds German strength after fightback

Football — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 21:55:15 +0000

Joachim Low hailed Germany’s spirit after they came from behind to defeat Uruguay 3-2 in a thrilling game on Saturday and secure third place at the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.

Germany pip Uruguay to third place

Football — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 20:45:48 +0000

Sami Khedira’s 82nd-minute winner earned Germany their third FIFA World Cup bronze medal as they defeated Uruguay 3-2 in an exciting Port Elizabeth play-off.

Muller: We aim to lay down a marker

Football — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 08:44:10 +0000

Germany’s exciting young forward Thomas Muller spoke exclusively to FIFA.com about the third-place play-off against Uruguay, his chances of a personal accolade, and who he thinks will win the FIFA World Cup.

Football hoping for fabulous finish

Football — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 08:44:09 +0000

Having enjoyed enthralling runs to the semi-finals, both Uruguay and Germany will be hoping to end the tournament on a high in the match for third place at Port Elizabeth Stadium on Saturday.

Muller eyes Best Young Player prize

Football — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:11:19 +0000

Germany midfielder Thomas Muller is in the running to be voted the Hyundai Best Young Player at South Africa 2010 – but has admitted winning the FIFA World Cup would have been a better prize.

Flu hits Germans amid Klose worrries

Football — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:33:38 +0000

Germany have been hit with flu worries as well as concerns over the fitness of star striker Miroslav Klose ahead of Saturday’s clash with Uruguay.

Best Young Player shortlist announced

Football — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 09:33:20 +0000

FIFA’s Technical Study Group announced the shortlist for the prestigious Hyundai Best Young Player Award, with Thomas Muller, Giovani Dos Santos and Andre Ayew the trio featured.

Tabarez promises hard fight

Football — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 21:00:39 +0000

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez said his side intend to “fight to the death” in their match for third place against Germany on Saturday.

Lineker: I love watching Spain

Football — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:56:20 +0000

Former adidas Golden Boot winner Gary Lineker assesses South Africa 2010′s leading marksmen, explains his admiration for finalists Spain and reflects on England’s disappointing campaign.

Neuer: We lacked courage

Football — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:56:05 +0000

Germany keeper Manuel Neuer claimed his side lacked the courage to beat Spain in last night’s FIFAWorld Cup semi-final.

Gracious Low salutes Spain

Football — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:33:09 +0000

Spain were described as the masters of football by Germany coach Joachim Low after reaching the first FIFA World Cup™ final in their history with a 1-0 victory in Durban.

So close for Germany’s Kroos

Football — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:58:23 +0000

Bayern Munich-bound Toni Kroos very nearly grabbed a crucial goal against Spain in the semi-final in Durban, but was forced to feel the sting of last-four defeat as the stylish Iberians pushed their way to the Final.

Puyol sends Spain into Final

Football — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:45:21 +0000

Spain have advanced to their first FIFA World Cup™ Final, Carles Puyol’s 74th-minute header securing a deserved 1-0 victory over Germany in Durban.

Germany’s time has come, says Ballack

Football — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 09:55:35 +0000

Germany’s injured captain Michael Ballack says their time has come to win the FIFA World Cup for a fourth time.

Schweinsteiger salutes new-look Germany

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:44:51 +0000

Bastian Schweinsteiger says the introduction of new faces into the German squad has played a big part in their drive to the FIFA World Cup™ semi-finals.

Low’s sartorial style proving popular

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:44:36 +0000

Football-mad Germans have snapped up the “lucky” blue cashmere sweater that German coach Joachim Low gives partial credit for his side’s 2010 FIFA World Cup™ winning streak.

Germany-Spain preview

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:22:51 +0000

Durban plays host to a mouth-watering all-European semi-final as in-form Germany attempt to avenge their UEFA EURO 2008 final defeat to Spain.

Mature Germany ready to sink Spain

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 08:56:52 +0000

Germany coach Joachim Low says he has not been surprised by his side’s coming of age at the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.

Fabregas respects German prowess

Football — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:33:28 +0000

Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas says he and his teammates don’t mind being underdogs against a German side that rolled to impressive victories over England and Argentina.

Low wary of Spanish team

Football — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 13:11:18 +0000

Germany coach Joachim Low said on Monday that their FIFA World Cup™ semi-final opponents Spain would be tougher opponents than either England and Argentina were.

Beckenbauer: Germans are ‘fantastic’

Football — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:44:48 +0000

Football legend Franz Beckenbauer said Monday that the young German team in the South Africa 2010 semi-final was far exceeding expectations.

German injury concerns ease

Football — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:22:26 +0000

German coach Joachim Low said on Monday that all his players should be fit for Wednesday’s FIFA World Cup™ semi-final against Spain in Durban.

Spain driven by double dreams

Football — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:11:22 +0000

When Spain face Germany in Durban on Wednesday, they will be trying to reach their first FIFA World Cup™ Final in a quest to be both European and world champions.

Klose: I hope Ronaldo’s not too worried

Football — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 08:55:31 +0000

Miroslav Klose has spoken about Germany’s emergence into an exciting and formidable side, and his pursuit of Ronaldo’s FIFA World Cup scoring record.

German youngsters impress Mertesacker

Football — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 13:33:21 +0000

Mesut Ozil and Thomas Muller have really made an impact on the FIFA World Cup™ and even Per Mertesacker says he is surprised at how well they have done.

Low admires Maradona

Football — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 08:00:08 +0000

As Germany and Argentina prepare to renew old rivalries, Joachim Low admits he is somewhat in awe of Diego Maradona.

Argentina hit by Messi worry

Football — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:44:20 +0000

Argentina star Lionel Messi did not take part in training on Thursday due to illness, though team representatives insisted that he is not in doubt for Saturday’s quarter-final.

Young guns have shocked Bierhoff

Football — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:55:10 +0000

Germany team manager Oliver Bierhoff is surprised and proud of how far the young German squad have come without the leadership of injured veterans like Michael Ballack.

South Africa 2010: What they said

Football — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:11:14 +0000

In a selection of colourful quotes from across the globe, FIFA.com highlights the passion — and humour — that South Africa 2010 has provoked so far.

Low’s boys have the belief

Football — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:44:30 +0000

Their experience in winning last summer’s U-21 European Championships is standing Germany in good stead as they approach the last eight of the FIFA World Cup™.

Spain reign as fullbacks climb

Football — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:55:22 +0000

Spain are building momentum as the FIFA World Cup™ knockout rounds continue, and their full-backs have climbed to the top of the Castrol Index, with Joan Capdevila pipping Sergio Ramos to pole.

Echoes of 2006

Football — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:55:21 +0000

With Argentina preparing to meet Germany in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup™ for the second time in four years, FIFA.com recalls the last time the two sides met.

Friedrich: Maradona is the greatest

Football — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:55:22 +0000

Germany defender Arne Friedrich has said that he is relishing the chance to rub shoulders with the man he considers to be the world’s greatest ever footballer – and shatter his FIFA World Cup™ dreams.

Klose: England did not play as a team

Football — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:33:13 +0000

German striker Miroslav Klose said that while England were a better team on paper, Germany’s ability to play as a unit made the difference in their last-16 encounter.

No retirement plans for Lampard

Football — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:11:37 +0000

England and Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard said that he would like to continue playing for England as long as he is wanted.

Confident Maradona looks to Germany

Football — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 22:44:10 +0000

Argentina coach Diego Maradona didn’t wait long after his team’s 3-1 win over Mexico before expressing confidence about Saturday’s quarter-final against Germany.

Argentina keep winning, Klose keeps scoring

Football — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 21:22:28 +0000

FIFA.com‘s statistical review includes a 50th international goal for Miroslav Klose – his 12th on the world stage – and a ninth straight win for Argentina.

Impressive Germany power past England

Football — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:11:35 +0000

Germany’s youthful side delivered an impressive statement of intent by overwhelming old rivals England 4-1 through goals from Miroslav Klose, Lukas Podolski and Thomas Muller (2).

Confidence key for England

Football — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 18:37:24 +0000

England coach Fabio Capello and captain Steven Gerrard have stressed the point that the Three Lions are in an extremely positive frame of mind ahead of their Round of 16 clash with Germany.

Ballack defends move

Football — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:33:26 +0000

Michael Ballack refuses to see his move from Chelsea to Bayer Leverkusen as a step down in his career and has set his sights on winning more silverware with the Bundesliga club.

Cole: We want to win something

Football — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 09:00:33 +0000

Joe Cole has revealed his displeasure at England’s ‘Golden Generation’ tag but believes they may finally live up to it by winning the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Kahn: Penalties are psychological battle

Football — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:11:10 +0000

Oliver Kahn, who captained Germany to the Final in 2002, said that penalties are mostly a mind game between the shooter and the goalkeeper.

James confident of avoiding penalties

Football — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:29:33 +0000

David James is confident England can overcome Germany without needing a penalty shoot-out and insists any romance surrounding the fixture has to “stay off the pitch.”

Lahm ready for penalties

Football — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:44:09 +0000

Germany skipper Philipp Lahm knows his team’s history of penalty shoot-outs with England and says that the Germans are prepared for that possibility.

Optimism over injured Germans

Football — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:48:13 +0000

Bastian Schweinsteiger, Jerome Boateng and Mesut Oezil each has a good chance to be fit for the match against England according to Germany assistant coach Hans-Dieter Flick.

Lahm anticipating classic

Football — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:11:23 +0000

Germany captain Philipp Lahm described his side’s forthcoming FIFA World Cup last 16 encounter with England as a “classic”.

Germany trio face fitness battle

Football — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:58:57 +0000

Mesut Ozil, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Jerome Boateng all suffered injuries of uncertain severity during their 1-0 win over Ghana.

Low relishes England clash

Football — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:22:28 +0000

England and Germany have a long and dramatic history on the international stage, and Joachim Low is looking forward to being part of the next chapter.

Low not feeling the heat

Football — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 06:22:21 +0000

Germany coach Joachim Low is revelling in the pressure surrounding his side’s crucial FIFA World Cup Group D encounter against Ghana tonight.