If anyone wants to see the team arriving in Berlin and be presented at the fanmile it is live on ard.de very shortly.
The plane has just landed after flying low over the city.
I think I see where you're coming from, that the 'German way' is more appropriate than the 'Spanish way', but I feel it is a lot more than saying it's a 'pressing, high-tempo' game.
I do not agree with your assessment here. They have many elements to their game which they use to great affect. And they do keep the ball, they are very good at this in fact. The 2nd half of the French game was closed out because of this. They kept the ball for long periods last night. Their...
As most of you know I have followed this squad for some time now. I've not only been a fan of the players and the German style of play but a huge advocate of the joined up thinking, planning and strategy the DFB and Bundesliga put in place back in 2004; I'm so pleased this has been rewarded with...
I'll settle for this. I'm hoping Klose scores on of the other 2 as well. It will be a fantastic end to his international career*
* - assuming he retires after this tournament.
Very much so. I went out for a morning run and even at 10am people were walking around in colours and there is a real buzz about the city. The fan-mile seems to have been extended and a few punters had arrived there super early to bag a good spot. Lovely day for it as well. Going to head out...