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Japan Player Ratings vs Germany: Super Sub Asano Scores in Comeback

Germany, Japan, Player Ratings, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022
The first match of Group E at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha ended with yet another shock at the 2022 World Cup after Japan stunned Germany by winning 2-1. It was the first-ever victory for Japan over Germany in their history and a brilliant second half performance led by substitute Takuma Asano saw the Samurai Blue come away with all three points. So, here's our Japan player ratings after their fantastic victory over Germany. 
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Defender Fabio Grosso is the man who in 2006 led Italy to their 4th world title, despite not being part of coach Marcello Lippi's initial lineup

World Cup One-Hit Wonders: Grosso, the Man of the Last Minute

France, Germany, Italy, Meanwhile In Moscow, Serie A, The Azzurri, The Grass Is Greener, World Cup, World Cup 2022
“You will take the last penalty, because you have always been decisive so far.” This is what coach Marcello Lippi told Fabio Grosso before the penalty shootouts that determined the outcome of World Cup 2006 Final between Italy and France. Lippi’s choice to bet on a player who was not even part of his original starting lineup proved to be a winning one.
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Sergio Goycochea was not even supposed to play in World Cup 1990 but he ended up leading the Argentina all the way to the Final, shattering Italy's dreams

World Cup One-Hit Wonders: Goycochea, the “Notti Magiche” Killer

Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Meanwhile In Moscow, Serie A, The Azzurri, The Grass Is Greener, World Cup, World Cup 2022
Sergio Goycochea was not even supposed to play in World Cup 1990, as the starting goalkeeper of Argentina was undoubtedly Nery Pumpido. But when Pumpido suffered an injury, the first choice became this unknown goalie who ended up leading the Albiceleste all the way to the Final, shattering Italy's Notti Magiche dreams in the process.
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The sad story of Mario Gotze, a true World Cup "one-hit wonder" and the man who made Germany celebrate their fourth world title

World Cup One-Hit Wonders: Gotze, Hero for One Night Only

Argentina, Germany, Meanwhile In Moscow, Serie A, The Grass Is Greener, World Cup, World Cup 2022
Scoring the decisive goal during a World Cup Final: Could you ask more from a 22-year-old boy? Mario Gotze is the man who in 2014 made Germany celebrate their fourth world title. Everybody would have bet on a shining future for him. Instead, Gotze slowly declined in the following years, up to the point that he has not played for Germany since 2017.
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2022 World Cup Group E contains 2010 champions Spain, four-time winners Germany, 2014 quarter-finalists Costa Rica and 2002 hosts Japan

2022 FIFA World Cup Preview and Predictions: Group E

Costa Rica, Germany, Japan, Serie A, Spain, World Cup, World Cup 2022
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching and we are bringing you a preview of every group ahead of the tournament, offering an insight into each team, as well as predictions as to who will progress to the knockout rounds. Below, we preview Group E that contains 2010 champions Spain, four-time winners Germany, 2014 quarter-finalists Costa Rica and 2002 hosts Japan.
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During World Cup 1994, the incumbent World Champions Germany were eliminated by a header by Bulgarian midfielder Yordan Letchkov

World Cup One-Hit Wonders: When Letchkov Made Germany Cry

Bulgaria, Germany, Meanwhile In Moscow, Serie A, The Grass Is Greener, World Cup, World Cup 2022
"Football is a simple game. Twenty-two men chase a ball for 90 minutes and at the end, the Germans always win.” British footballer Gary Lineker, the author of this famous quote, was not always right. Because during World Cup 1994, the incumbent World Champions were eliminated by a header by Bulgarian midfielder Yordan Letchkov.
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A few of the top Serie A players won’t play in the World Cup, either because of injuries, subpar performances, or questionable coaching decisions.

Several Serie A Stars Not Called Up for Qatar World Cup

AC Milan, Belgium, England, France, Germany, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market, World Cup 2022
A few of the top Serie A players won’t play in the World Cup even though they were in the running, either because of injuries, subpar performances, or questionable decisions by the coaches of their national teams. Milan linchpins Mike Maignan, Pierre Kalulu, and Fikayo Tomori haven’t been selected by France and England.
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Germany vs Italy 5-2: Mancini Experiment Backfires Dreadfully

Germany, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Serie A
Following their draw in Bologna, Germany and Italy clashed heads once again in the fourth round of the UEFA Nations League group stage. However, the encounter took a different turn, with the hosts dominating for the large part and thumping their southern neighbors with five goals The Azzurri managed to grab two consolation goals, but it was too little too late,
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