Germany landed in south Africa, confident of winning the cup. Four Years back they finished third behind Italy and France and were runners-up to Brazil in the 2002 finals in South Korea and Japan.
They are always traditionally considered title contenders regardless of the state of the national team because of their famed refusal to give up no matter how desperate the situation in a World Cup match.
Hopes of Germany winning this time suffered a massive blow when midfielder and captain Michael Ballack was ruled out after tearing ligaments in the English FA Cup final.
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