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Late Equalizer Saves Spain In Germany Nations League Debut

September 3, 2020 Michel Sakr Euro 2020, Europa! Europa!, Germany, Spanish Football

Germany and Spain played out what can be considered a fair draw, as neither side excelled in the opening fixture of the UEFA Nations League. Chelsea's new striker Timo Werner broke the deadlock for the hosts on the 51st minute, but Valencia's Jose Luis Gaya was the unexpected hero for the visitors as he tapped home the equalizer after the end of added time.

The Grass Is Greener: A Post-Traumatic Bundesliga Preview

August 24, 2018 Andreas Duhn Bundesliga, Germany, The Grass Is Greener

Domestic football leagues are in full swing in Italy, Spain, France and England and are joined this weekend by Germany’s Bundesliga, completing the set of major European competitions to get underway. The start of a new season marks the end of a traumatic summer for German football, says Andreas Dühn. Here he previews the forthcoming Bundesliga campaign.

Meanwhile in Moscow: Germany Out, Korea Change WC History!

June 27, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Germany, Meanwhile In Moscow, South Korea, World Cup, World Cup 2018

The unbelievable happened today in Kazan, as already-eliminated South Korea pushed the World Cup defending champions of Germany out of the tournament, scoring two goals during stoppage time. It is the first time ever that the Germans fail to make it past the Group Stage, a setback that will spark much debates and criticism over Die Mannschaft.

Meanwhile in Moscow: Die Mannschaft Never Die

June 23, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Germany, Meanwhile In Moscow, Sweden, World Cup, World Cup 2018

They are indestructible. You can love them or hate them, but there’s no doubt that Germany are one step above any team when it comes to mental fortitude. For more than 20 minutes last night, the Germans were losing 0-1 to Sweden, and virtually out of the World Cup. Still, the full time score read 2-1 for Die Mannschaft, thanks to a late goal by Tony Kroos.

Meanwhile in Moscow: Viva Mexico! Lozano Stuns Germany

June 17, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Germany, Meanwhile In Moscow, Mexico, World Cup, World Cup 2018

If we were in Joachim Low, we wouldn’t be much concerned at Germany’s 0-1 loss to Mexico in their opening match in Russia. The history of the World Cup is full of occurrences where the defending champions tripped during their first dance, and when the loss comes at the hand of such a solid and spectacular Mexican side, there is little to be ashamed about.

Meteore Mondiali: Grosso, l’uomo dell’ultimo minuto

June 10, 2018 Antonio Guarini France, Germany, Italy, Meanwhile In Moscow, The Azzurri, The Grass Is Greener, World Cup

“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.

Meteore Mondiali: Goycochea, l’ammazza-sogni delle Notti Magiche

June 10, 2018 Antonio Guarini Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Meanwhile In Moscow, The Azzurri, The Grass Is Greener, World Cup

Sergio Goycoechea 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 with a cowboy face, who ended up leading the Albiceleste up to the Final match, shattering Italy's Notti Magiche dreams along the way.

Meteore Mondiali: Gotze, eroe solo per una sera

June 10, 2018 Antonio Guarini Argentina, Germany, Meanwhile In Moscow, The Grass Is Greener, World Cup

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 four years, up to the point that he was not selected for the upcoming World Cup.

Meteore Mondiali: Quando Letchkov fece piangere la Germania

June 10, 2018 Antonio Guarini Bulgaria, Germany, Meanwhile In Moscow, The Grass Is Greener, World Cup

"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 Yordan Letchkov, a Bulgarian striker who looked like a bookkeeper.

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