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World Cup fans: German anguish, Spanish joy
There was no hiding from the raw emotion of defeat and victory for German and Spanish soccer fans this morning. Photos / AP
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Germany v Spain: How it unfolded
Photos from the match between Germany and Spain at the soccer World Cup in South Africa.
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Soccer: Best strikers in tournament face off in semifinal battle
The World Cup's two most impressive strikers - David Villa and Miroslav Klose - will go head-to-head when European champion Spain meets three-time winner Germany in the semifinals tomorrow.
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<i>Dylan Cleaver:</i> Cheering for the Germans? Nein!
It's hard to support the Germans, according to our football columnist.
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FIFA World Cup: Argentina v Germany
Photos from the match between Argentina and Germany at the soccer World Cup.
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Jubilant German and anguished Argentinian fans
Photos of the fans from the quarter final match between Argentina and Germany at the FIFA soccer World Cup
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FIFA World Cup: Germany batters Argentina to reach last four
Germany saw off Argentina with a 4-0 goal fest in South Africa this morning.
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Soccer: The last eight - how they all shake down
Our football experts break down the eight quarterfinallists and their chances of World Cup glory.
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England players, fans distraught
England's capitulation to Germany at the FIFA World Cup in South Africa left both players and fans dejected this morning.
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<i>Stuart Dye:</i> German imposters a breath of fresh air
A nation which has throttled the life out of tournament after tournament is suddenly producing unpredictable, exciting football matches.
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<i>Fred de Jong:</i> Germany set tournament standard
The soccer has not lived up to pre-tournament expectations, writes former All White Fred de Jong.
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Soccer: NZ sure to rise in rankings
There are set to be big winners and losers in the rankings after the Fifa World Cup if early upsets continue.
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<i>World Cup:</i> Matches to savour this weekend
Our football experts highlight the key matches to look out for as the World Cup gets underway in South Africa this weekend.