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Just out of curiosity and since Germany will be hosting the Soccer/Football/Fußball World Championship next year I'd like to know what you think of Germany's national team and their performance over the years (including recent games)

Its crap! Unless of course you can rent the German football players (see rent a german thread)

I think they should contract some good French defence :p

Mmh. I don't think the coach will let you rent them out during a tournament - who know's what you'll do with them :eek:

Yesterday they played against Australia and won 4:3 - with a couple of nice goals on both sides, but it definitely didn't have to be that tantalizing.

New Zealand really gave them the hurry up in the Mexico Confederations Cup back in 1999 or 2000.
Aaron lines got hacked down twice in the box but the ref said it was outside.
the last one was on fultime and Captain Fantastic Zurisich(SP) stepped up to take the Penalty Slots it in the top left Corner!
Huh!!!>>>>:"<sfd,dsl,v l;,;gfdjnbcjnjhvnjnbvcz

Take that Germany!
Think it was a draw!

Utting is a God!

Oh yeah, they returned really early from the Confed Cup in Mexico... But, we have a new coach now and things look bright, so I hope!

The German people really need some soulfood and Fußball is definitely very good to raise morale :D

I loved them back in 2001, 5:1 to us!, but I hate it whenever penalties are involved...

Hehehe. Penalty kicks are good for zee Germans!

They have a national team?

Uh... yes. Almost as successful as the German National Team of Hall-Yoyo.

(I just knew it was right to include that option!)

HAHAHAHA!
"Wel'll see how far they get..."
What a German thing to say!!! :D

No seriously, no one in Germany never trusts the poor team to do anything right. Then they win and people go "they won, BUT..." and are surprised.
Not that I'm any different.

I say we oughta play Saudi Arabia again. Now there was a morale booster deluxe!

Gehen Sie Deutschland!!

Just out of curiosity and since Germany will be hosting the Soccer/Football/Fußball World Championship next year I'd like to know what you think of Germany's national team and their performance over the years (including recent games)
Well, they are defending European champions... But they are going to lose that title to Norwegians on Saturday.. :D

They only beat us (Aus) 4-3, so they'll need to improve if they want to do well in the World Cup.

Oh yeah, they returned really early from the Confed Cup in Mexico... But, we have a new coach now and things look bright, so I hope!

The German people really need some soulfood and Fußball is definitely very good to raise morale :D
I wanted say i lied but we didnt score against zee Hun we lost 2-0 :(
But Utting was Awesome and saved some amazing shots.

Aaron Lines was Hacked down twice.

Zorichch got his goal against America.

Germany had a realy old team in 99.

Hehehe. Penalty kicks are good for zee Germans!
German Sub Sinks England!

Mmh. I don't think the coach will let you rent them out during a tournament - who know's what you'll do with them :eek:

Yesterday they played against Australia and won 4:3 - with a couple of nice goals on both sides, but it definitely didn't have to be that tantalizing.

well Australia do suck, and thats coming from one.

well Australia do suck, and thats coming from one.

Yep, it's fair to say the "world game" isn't our best sport.

Who cares?


I was there 5 - 1 !!!!!

They'll do ok, i reckon they can get to the semis.

Depends if Ballack is playing well and that some of your strikers learn how to score...after seeing them in Euro 2004 you've gotta have someone who can put the ball in the back of the net who isn't a midfielder...

HAHAHAHA!
"We'll see how far they get..."
What a German thing to say!!! :D
...
I say we oughta play Saudi Arabia again. Now there was a morale booster deluxe!

Yes, you're right... How fitting I happen to be German :)

And yes, that was the biggest opening surprise ever - and to be 2nd best wasn't too shabby either considering what Germany thought of its team before the WM!

Well, they are defending European champions... But they are going to lose that title to Norwegians on Saturday.. :D

Uhm - actually that isn't true. Greece is European Soccer Champion. That's how they come to play in the cup in the first place.

I am definitely thrilled to see Germany play Tunisia on Saturday. The beer is already in the fridge :p

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Uhm - actually that isn't true. Greece is European Soccer Champion. That's how they come to play in the cup in the first place.
It is true actually. But he is talking about the Woman's team, who are actually much better than the men's team. (Comparitavely)

Germany have a lot of work to do if they are to manage even the Quarter finals in 20o6.

They are the best team in the world!!!!
I want them to have a better team then they have know but what can you do.

Deutschland uber alles 2006!!!! ***+*

Isn't Germany usually crushing all opposition beneath her heel in Women's football?

Imo, this isn't Germany's era to win the World Cup. They have some good players though they don't have a top quality squad, but we'll see how far they can go and how good their manager is. Greece won it without having pure quality on every side of the pitch, but they played a very tight game with great counter-attacking football.

Germany unfortunately, now prefers a more free-flow attacking. Can go awry.

In German football in general, wish we had more live cover here. Our Sky Sports only show us the British, Spanish and Italian football. No Bundesliga.

Yes, the German soccer chicks run everyone kaputt and then score twice as much as their opponents :)

I hope that the German male team will get their act together and will do likewise next year. I'm optimistic. Gotta be. After all, it's Fußball!!!

Schland! Schland! Schland! Schland!!!

How is Germany doing at the U20 World Cup?

I say we oughta play Saudi Arabia again. Now there was a morale booster deluxe!
Was that Saudi Arabia? I thought it was the United Arab Emirates?

I am definitely thrilled to see Germany play Tunisia on Saturday. The beer is already in the fridge :p
Yeah. I just hope they will do better then against Australia. Jeezz.....the defence looked like they were glued to their positions. So far the only REAL positive thing is that we are qualified by default for the WC. Beeing the hosts and all.

Was that Saudi Arabia? I thought it was the United Arab Emirates?
I believe you're right! (Damn, I would never confuse Jawas with Tusken Raiders!)

The U20? Uhm. Yes. I think we lost to Argentina 0:1 today but still reached the round of sixteen. I'll be looking forward to a couple of new talents that may be introduced to the WM06-Team.

11-Meters are good for zee Germans :)

Tor durch Michael Ballack!

And a 2nd Tor from Schweinsteiger! Yay!!

Hah! 30 seconds after he has joined the game, Hanke scores the 3rd goal!

If the boys beat Argenina on tuesday they will make it to the final. There they will probably loose against Brazil. Probably.

But at this time this is a young team with many new, talented faces (Schweisteiger, Podolski, Mertesacker, Hitzlsperger). Next year they could kick ass and actually win the world championship.

Thanks for that assessment of the situation. I feel likewise, and not only because I oughta root for zee Germans :)

Argentina will definitely be a tough nut to crack - all depending on whether the Germans are willing to run, attack, and actually play Fußball.

Schland!

Okay, so for the game today which will be against Argentina, the Germans will be playing with their 3rd goalie, Timo Hildebrand.

We'll see how that works out :)

Again, I've got my hopes high and keep my fingers crossed for Schland!

Yay!
2:2 - Good enuff for me. Don't tell me anything else though, they're only bringing it on TV tonite.
:D

Brazil will struggle to make it through. Worry about Mexico.