The King Football Of Germany

Germany's 6th place in the FIFA world rankings does scant justice to their pedigree and record that includes three World Cups won, in 17 appearances, the last one coming in 1990. But Germany's history in recent years has been a case of missed opportunities, whether at World Cups 2006 and 2002, or at Euro 2008.
In the qualifiers, however, the European giants performed to potential, twice putting it across Russia, apart from dismissing Wales, Liechtenstein and Azarbaijan.
The man to watch is Miroslav Klose, a crafty striker, with a prolific scoring record. Pudolski, midfielder-cum-striker, is another great prospect. Tragically, Germany have lost their star midfielder and captain, Michael Ballack, to injury, on the eve of the World Cup. They have another talented midfielder in Bastian Schweinsteiger, who will be under greater pressure of expectation, in Ballack's absence. They also have a great defender in Phillip Lahm. But German fans will lament the absence of Torsten Frings, from the line-up.
However, Germany should have little trouble heading their group D, the other teams being Serbia, Ghana and Australia. In fact, Germany hold a record of sorts, of not losing a single group game, from 1986 onwards.
Their first real challenge should be in the quarter-final, in the form of Argentina. If they survive Argentina, Germany are likely to run into Italy, in the semi-final. In Ballack's absence, Germany seem beset by an unsurmountable problem. But don't write them off; like true champions, they are given to rising to the big occasions.




he final of the champions League of 2002 pitted perennial finalists and winners Real Madrid against Bayer Leverkusen that were appearing in the final for the 1st time in their history.
The final itself would always be remembered for that spectacular volley by Zinedine Zidane that turned out to be the winner but the area of interest is with that particular Bayer squad that got to the final.
It is just a brief bio on the players, where they are now and a little bit about their careers. This is part 2.
Carsten Ramelow is a 33-year old German international midfielder that can also play as a centre back. He is 1 of the very few currently at the club and is the current captain. He has played 46 times for his country scoring 3 times. He played at centre-back.oltan Sebescen is a 33-year old former German midfielder whose career was cut short by a knee injury. He is currently working as a youth team coach at his 1st club Stuttgart Kickers. He represented his country once and he is of Hungarian descent. He played in midfield.
Oliver Neuville is a 34 year-old current German international who now plays for Borussia Mochengladbach. He can operate as both a winger and a striker with good aplomb. He has 66 caps with 9 goals for his country and played as a winger-cum striker in the final.
Yildiray Basturk is a 29-year old Turkish international with 45 caps and 2 goals. He currently plays for Bundesliga champions Stuttgart and played as an attacking midfielder in the final.
Bernd Schneider is a 34-year old German international with 81 caps and 4 goals. He is the current vice-captain of Bayer Lervekusen and played as a winger in the final.
Michael Ballack is the current German national team captain and needs no introduction.
Thomas Brdaric is a 33-year old former German international striker with 8 caps and 1 goal. He is currently at Hannover 96 and played as a striker in the final.

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