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Argentina will face a stronger, fitter and hungrier Germany when they meet for the third time in 18 months.
Germany put the finishing touches to their World Cup preparations by beating Colombia 3-0 on Friday.
Germany captain Michael Ballack was forced out of a practice match on Thursday after suffering an ankle injury.
The World champions beat the host nation 3-2 to enter the Confederations Cup final.
Michael Ballack has agreed to sign a four-year contract with Chelsea, German public broadcaster ZDF said
The 29-year-old German midfielder's agent has said he is very interested in a move to Chelsea.
Andriy Shevchenko struck with a penalty to give AC Milan a valuable 1-1 draw in the Champions League last 16 first leg match against Bayern Munich.
Midfielder Michael Ballack says Germany do not need to play a "beautiful game" to succeed and should focus instead on developing a winning mentality.
Germany captain Michael Ballack on Wednesday put an end to rumours he might join Manchester United
A Roy Makaay hat-trick and Schalke 04's draw sealed their 19th German championship.
The English champions-elect, 4-2 up from the first leg, went through 6-5 on aggregate in the Champions League.
Bayern Munich defeated Kaiserslautern 3-1 in the German Cup final for their fourth domestic league and cup double.
The 27-year-old East Germany-born midfielder's elegance on the pitch should not be mistaken for arrogance.
The ace midfielder has been in Germany's squad for the Euro 2004 qualifier against Scotland.
Champions League competitors Schalke 04 have signed AC Milan midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng on a four-year deal after the Ghana international passed his medical at the German club on Friday.
The soccer world was in mourning on Tuesday as clubs, players and fans from around the globe sent tributes and support to Brazilian side Chapecoense following a deadly air crash in Colombia that killed 76 people, including several players.
The BCCI has retired the No 10 jersey in Tendulkar's honour. But in football, number 10 signifies the legend. After Pele and Diego Maradona, the two great strikers of the ball, Lionel Messi has made the number priceless, notes Veer Arjun Singh.
The 2014 World Cup was a captivating carnival of football with high drama and Germany displayed their credentials as worthy champions.
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