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Didier Deschamps: 'France disappointed after World Cup exit'
France manager Didier Deschamps admits that he is still 'disappointed and frustrated' following his side's World Cup quarter-final exit.
Jul 6, 17:48
Thomas Muller: 'We don't need to apologise for our playing style'
Germany striker Thomas Muller feels that his side don't have to apologise for playing good defensive football at the World Cup.
Jul 6, 04:09
Lothar Matthaus: 'No problem with winning ugly'
Germany legend Lothar Matthaus feels that there is no problem winning games ugly at the World Cup if it helps his countrymen claim their fourth tournament win.
Jul 6, 02:15
Didier Deschamps: 'Olivier Giroud omission was tactical'
France boss Didier Deschamps admits that the decision to leave Olivier Giroud out of his side's World Cup quarter-final defeat to Germany in favour of Antoine Griezmann was tactical.
Jul 5, 22:11
Karim Benzema: "We gave everything"
France striker Karim Benzema admits that his side just didn't have the quality in the final third to score in their World Cup quarter-final defeat to Germany.
Jul 5, 20:14
Mickael Landreau frustrated by France defeat
Veteran France goalkeeper Mickael Landreau expresses his frustration following the team's 1-0 defeat to Germany in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Jul 5, 12:18
Mats Hummels calls for Germany "passion"
Mats Hummels urges his Germany teammates to show "passion" during their World Cup semi-final against Brazil on Tuesday.
Jul 5, 11:56
Joachim Low praises "sensational" Mats Hummels
Germany coach Joachim Low hails the impact of Mats Hummels following the defender's winning goal in Friday's World Cup quarter-final win over France.
Jul 5, 11:44
Didier Deschamps: 'We lacked the experience to advance'
France manager Didier Deschamps believes that his side lacked enough big-game experience and nous to defeat Germany in their World Cup quarter-final clash.
Jul 5, 03:34
Joachim Low: 'Excellent players key to Germany victory over France'
Joachim Low insists that Germany's World Cup quarter-final victory over France was down to "having excellent players".
Jul 4, 23:48
Antoine Griezmann rues Germany defeat
France winger Antoine Griezmann admits that exiting the World Cup at the quarter-final stage is the "biggest disappointment" of his career.
Jul 4, 22:28
Manuel Neuer: 'Germany worthy of semi-final spot'
Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer insists that his side are "worthy of a place in the semi-finals" of the World Cup.
Jul 4, 21:18
Phillip Lahm praises Germany teamwork
Germany defender Philip Lahm admits that "it wasn't easy" beating France to book a place in the semi-finals of the World Cup.
Jul 4, 20:59
Didier Deschamps: 'France did what they could'
Didier Deschamps insists that his France side did all they could to beat Germany in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
Jul 4, 20:31
Mats Hummels wants World Cup "dream" to continue
Germany defender Mats Hummels hopes that he can maintain his "dream" and help his side to reach the World Cup final.
Jul 4, 19:44
The Match
Player Ratings
Sports Mole rates the players who had an impact in Germany's 1-0 win over France.
Analysis
Sports Mole analyses Germany's narrow 1-0 win over France in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Match Report
Mats Hummels heads Germany into the semi-finals of the World Cup after beating France 1-0 at the Maracana.
Live Commentary
Relive our live text commentary from the World Cup semi-finals as France lost 1-0 to Germany at the Maracana.
HT Report
Germany are halfway toward the semi-finals of the World Cup after earning a 1-0 half-time lead over France.
Team News
Joachim Low names three changes to his Germany side for the World Clash with France, with striker Miroslav Klose among those coming in.
Preview
Sports Mole looks ahead to France and Germany's quarter-final World Cup clash at the Maracana.
Form Guide
Build-up
Didier Deschamps: 'Germany have no fear factor'
France boss Didier Deschamps insists that his players need not fear Germany ahead of their World Cup quarter-final meeting.
Jul 4, 16:20
Bastian Schweinsteiger wary of "tremendous" Karim Benzema
Bastian Schweinsteiger warns Germany that progression to the semi-final stage of the World Cup could hinge on combating France striker Karim Benzema.
Jul 4, 15:40
Mamadou Sakho: 'France have good spirit'
France centre-back Mamadou Sakho believes that there is a strong spirit inside the camp this World Cup.
Jul 4, 15:01
Toni Kroos: 'Germany are better than France'
Toni Kroos is confident that Germany are a better team than France and will progress to the World Cup semi-finals if they perform close to their best at the Maracana.
Jul 4, 14:19
Thomas Muller among Germans suffering from flu?
Germany top scorer Thomas Muller is believed to be one of the seven players struck down by flu prior to their World Cup quarter-final against France on Friday.
Jul 4, 13:54
Mamadou Sakho embracing leadership role
France defender Mamadou Sakho reveals that he is enjoying his role as vice captain of his side during their World Cup campaign.
Jul 4, 06:01
Mamadou Sakho: 'We need to increase our intensity'
France defender Mamadou Sakho believes that his side need to take their game to the next level in their World Cup quarter-final clash with Germany.
Jul 4, 03:14
Andre Schurrle: 'Germany fully prepared for threat of France'
Andre Schurrle insists that Germany are fully prepared for the players they will face against France on Friday.
Jul 3, 21:19
Didier Deschamps: 'Victory over Germany would be historic for France'
Didier Deschamps believes that France can play without pressure as they look to make history against Germany on Friday.
Jul 3, 20:19
Andreas Brehme: 'Manuel Neuer can make difference against France'
Former Germany defender Andreas Brehme believes that Manuel Neuer could hold the key against France on Friday.
Jul 3, 19:57
Hugo Lloris: 'Every World Cup game could be the last one'
France captain Hugo Lloris claims that the uncertainty of each World Cup knockout game has spurred Les Bleus to give their all on the pitch.
Jul 3, 17:01
Germany squad facing flu scare ahead of France quarter-final
Germany manager Joachim Low confirms that seven of his squad players are showing symptoms of flu ahead of their World Cup quarter-final clash against France.
Jul 3, 15:56
Andre Schurrle hopes to make Germany starting XI against France
Germany forward Andre Schurrle claims that he is eager to make Joachim Low's starting XI against France in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday at the Maracana.
Jul 3, 15:13
Blaise Matuidi: 'France have improved since last outing against Germany'
France midfielder Blaise Matuidi warns Germany that his side have improved recently, as the two teams prepare to face each other in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
Jul 3, 13:45
Joachim Low: 'Philipp Lahm will continue playing in midfield'
Joachim Low reveals that Philipp Lahm will continue to be used in midfield during Germany's World Cup campaign.
Jul 3, 02:11
Mats Hummels, Lukas Podolski back for Germany's quarter-final with France
Germany will have Mats Hummels and Lukas Podolski available again for their World Cup quarter-final against France, after both men missed the win over Algeria.
Jul 2, 21:46
Yohan Cabaye: 'France must not become arrogant'
Yohan Cabaye insists that there is no time for arrogance as France prepare to face Germany in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Jul 2, 02:38
Didier Deschamps refusing to look past Germany
France boss Didier Deschamps refuses to look past Friday's quarter-final encounter with Germany regarding his side's hopes of lifting the World Cup.
Jul 1, 20:25
