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Germany players celebrate Ilkay Gundogan's goal against Japan at the World Cup on November 23, 2022
World Cup 2022: Costa Rica vs. Germany head-to-head record
Ahead of Thursday's World Cup clash between Costa Rica and Germany, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record between the two sides.
2 years ago
Germany's Philipp Lahm (R) celebrates his goal against Costa Rica with team mates Torsten Frings (C) and Bastian Schweinsteiger during their Group A World Cup 2006 soccer match in Munich June 9, 2006
Top 10 World Cup opening matches
As all eyes look ahead to the 2022 World Cup opener between Qatar and Ecuador, Sports Mole looks back on the top 10 greatest opening matches in World Cup history.
2 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Werder Bremen part company with manager Viktor Skripnik
Werder Bremen part company with manager and former player Viktor Skripnik after the Bundesliga club lose their opening three games of the new season.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Viktor Skripnik replaces Robin Dutt at Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen sack Robin Dutt and name Viktor Skripnik as his successor, with the club currently bottom of the Bundesliga.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Top five opening World Cup matches
With two days to go until the World Cup gets underway, Sports Mole picks out five of the tournament's best opening encounters.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
On this day: Hosts Germany overcome Costa Rica
Eight years ago today, hosts Germany open up the 2006 World Cup with a 4-2 victory over Costa Rica.
11 years ago
Torsten Frings on February 17, 2012
Torsten Frings rejoins Werder Bremen as coach
Torsten Frings joins Werder Bremen on a 24-month deal to complete his coaching badges.
12 years ago
Torsten Frings on February 17, 2012
Torsten Frings announces retirement
Toronto FC's Torsten Frings ends his 18-year football career following a struggle with a hip injury.
12 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Toronto 3-2 Vancouver Whitecaps
Toronto earn a much-needed win in the MLS after a 95th-minute winner gives them a 3-2 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps.
13 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Seattle Sounders 3-1 Toronto FC
A hat trick from David Estrada's hat trick earns Seattle Sounders a win in their opening MLS game of the season.
13 years ago
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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool29217169274270
2Arsenal291610353242958
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest29166749351454
4Chelsea29147853371649
5Manchester CityMan City29146955401548
6Newcastle UnitedNewcastle2814594738947
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton29121164842647
8Fulham2912984338545
9Aston Villa2912984145-445
10Bournemouth29128948361244
11Brentford29125125045541
12Crystal Palace2810993633339
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd29107123740-337
14Tottenham HotspurSpurs291041555431234
15Everton2971393236-434
16West Ham UnitedWest Ham2997133349-1634
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves2975174058-1826
18Ipswich TownIpswich2938182862-3417
19Leicester CityLeicester2945202565-4017
20Southampton2923242170-499


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