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The last time Germany didnt manage a victory in the opening game of a World Cup was 24 years back,in Mexico. But ever since their draw against Uruguay in 1986,the Germans ...

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The last time Germany didnt manage a victory in the opening game of a World Cup was 24 years back,in Mexico. But ever since their draw against Uruguay in 1986,the Germans have been the team to really get things going. Just the 2010 edition were being rendered as cagey and boring,Germany unleashed four goals past the hapless Australians. It was quite expected from the three-time champions,after having riddled eight goals against Saudi Arabia in 2002,and having recorded a 4-2 win against Costa Rica at home in 2006

Cold: Fabio Capello

He may be the most expensive manager in the 2010 World Cup the Italian earns an estimated salary of 10 million per year for coaching England but things havent gone according to plan so far. A 1-1 draw in the opening game against USA due to a goalkeeping gaffe may not be Capellos fault,but the British media is already calling for the 64-year olds head. A report in the Daily Mail says: Not once,after witnessing a stuttering start to Englands World Cup campaign,did Fabio Capello display the slightest hint of concern. While some would say he was in denial,the Italian was clearly trying to give the impression that he remained in control. The Three Lions manager has been busy defending himself in the media by saying,I exist to win.

Gods Corner

Its been yet another day of facing the flashbulbs and television camera lights for Argentinas El Diego. After winning over the confidence of his toughest critics with a flamboyant 1-0 win over Nigeria,Maradona was back to the quote-friendly self. 8220;If we kept our powder dry for the next games,it8217;s all good. But it8217;s important that we did get the victory and the team produced interesting combinations in attack, Maradona said. But what about the missed chances? OK,we couldn8217;t to finish all of them off. So we finished the game struggling a bit. But undoubtedly to starting a World Cup by winning,as we did,gives you tranquillity for the next game.8221;