Two goals against Mexico Running the channels like Matthaus Picked out by Low for special praise *By Steffen Potter with Germany * This is not the first time that Leon Goretzka has been compared with Lothar Matthaus. But during the 4-1 FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 semi-final win over Mexico,

Mexico defeated 4-1 by Germany in Confed Cup semi-final El Tri were 2-0 down within eight minutes Fabian, Ochoa and coach Osorio knows lessons must be learned By Martin Langer with Mexico  History once again got the better of Mexico as they fell to a punishing 4-1 defeat to Germany in

Leon Goretzka has said that it was no accident that the second Russia 2017 semi-final was as good as over after just eight minutes. By that time, Goretzka had scored his second goal inside 109 seconds to put Germany on course for a 4-1 victory over Mexico. "The important

A 4-1 win over Mexico, inspired by a quick-fire start, saw FIFA World Cup™ holders Germany tee-up a FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 final with Chile.  The Europeans began in ruthless style. To be more specific, Leon Goretzka did. Slotting beyond Guillermo Ochoa twice inside eight minutes, the Schalke midfielder

** Portugal's central midfielders speak after semi-final defeat by Chile William Carvalho and Adrien Silva talk about the position with FIFA.com Portugal legend Maniche weighs in the discussion By Marco Monteiro with Portugal  On a night in which they hoped to secure a place in the final of their first

Did Chile deserve to beat Portugal in Wednesday’s semi-final? Did La *Roja *achieve their attacking and defensive objectives? Coach Juan Pizzi and three of his players give their views By Diego Zandrino with Chile Penalty-shootout winners over Lionel Messi’s Argentina in the 2015 and 2016 Copa America finals, Chile claimed

Mexico's Javier Hernandez explains his more versatile role as a footballer 'Chicharito' relishing Thursday's semi-final clash against Germany Hernandez plays his club football in Germany with Bayer Leverkusen When Javier Hernandez first arrived in Europe, fans marvelled at his finishing ability. Somehow, he always managed to put the ball

Juan Antonio Pizzi was in an exuberant mood, as he excitedly analysed Chile’s performance following their penalty shoot-out victory over Portugal in Kazan. “I’m absolutely delighted,” he said. “The team put in a great effort, and despite the lack of goals, I thought it was a cracking match, with

Mexico have beaten Germany just once in their history That solitary victory came in 1985 The last time the two sides met was at the FIFA Confederations Cup Germany 2005 By Martin Langer with Mexico  Mexico will have the weight of history against them when they take on Germany in

Marc Andre ter Stegen retained in goal Strong performance against Cameroon Criticised for the African side’s goal By Steffen Potter with Germany How it all began Manuel Neuer is the world champions’ undisputed first-choice goalkeeper, and this situation is not expected to change before the 2018 FIFA World Cup™. What