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Germany’s 2006 World Cup Squad: Where Are They Now?

SI·Barnaby Lane·about 1 month ago
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After a disappointing Euro 2004, where Germany exited the group stage without a single win, pressure mounted on head coach Jürgen Klinsmann to deliver at the 2006 World Cup on home soil. Though they fell short of winning the tournament, Germany’s performances—driven by a youthful squad and Klinsmann’s innovative, attack-minded style—restored national pride and cemented their status as one of Europe’s elite soccer nations. Germany ultimately finished third, losing to eventual champions Italy in the semifinals but defeating Portugal in the third-place playoff. The squad was packed with talent, featuring a mix of established stars and future legends who would go on to have remarkable careers at both club and international level. Here, Sports Illustrated looks at where every member of Germany’s 2006 World Cup squad is today. Goalkeepers Jens Lehmann Jens Lehmann returned to Arsenal for one last appearance in 2011.…

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