Tipped as favourites by many pundits before the start of the FIFA World Cup 2014, Germany would be eagerly looking to put their near-misses behind them and go all the way. Joachim Loew has been the coach for eight years now and has nurtured the potential champions.
Despite losing the silk-footed Marco Reus, the Germans have plenty of talent in every position. Starting with their goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, there is their captain Philip Lahm, the vision of the team, Bastian Schweinsteiger and the creative Mario Goetze. All eyes will be on their veteran striker Miroslav Klose if he can beat Ronaldo’s all-time FIFA World Cup record of 15 goals.
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