BASTIAN’S BRONZE
Schweinsteiger scores twice as Germany wins 3rd place match
Youngster Bastian Schweinsteiger scored two goals and had another shot deflected into the net by a defender to give Germany a 3-1 win over Portugal in Saturday’s third-place game at Gottleib-Daimler Stadium. Complete
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SOME YOUNG IDEAS
Germany's Podolski named best young player
German striker Lukas Podolski was named the best young player of the World Cup Friday. Podolski, 21, scored three goals as Germany reached the semifinals before it was beaten by Italy in extratime, 2-0. Complete
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BITTER ENDING
11th-hour goals lift Italy over Germany, 2-0
Dortmund, Germany -- Like an assassin knowing the exact time to strike, the Italians pulled out their knife and plunged it into the heart of Germany, not once, but twice Tuesday night. Complete
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WHEN THE U.S. HIT THE WALL
Germans pounded U.S., 4-1, in March
If Germany manages to reach the final four or even win the World Cup, German coach Juergen Klinsmann might want to send his friend, U.S. coach Bruce Arena, and U.S. Soccer a bottle of champagne or two for helping to restore his team's confidence and his countrymen's faith in the team. Complete
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HITTING THE WALL
Germany is virtually invincible in Dortmund
Whether it was pre-planned assuming Germany was going to run the table or just plain luck, the hosts take on their nemesis Italy Tuesday in a stadium where they don't know how to lose.
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