World Cup 2018: Germany Fails Against 'Curse'
17 June 2018 - 23:54 WIB, By: Stefanus Arief Setiaji
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German national team practice ahead of the Mexican national team in the 2018 World Cup. Germany vs Mexico match held June 17, 2018 in Russia. - Reuters
German national team practice ahead of the Mexican national team in the 2018 World Cup. Germany vs Mexico match held June 17, 2018 in Russia. - Reuters
BERLIN (AFP) - Defending champions Germany have to swallow defeat in the inaugural match in Group F World Cup 2018. Der Panzer 1-0 defeat of Mexico.
Mexico's goal scored 35 minutes by Herving Lozano.
The defeat of foster children Joachim Loew is increasingly emphasized the 'curse' for the defending champion who often swallow defeat in the inaugural match after being able to embrace the world champion 4 years ago.
Argentina, with Diego Maradona had experienced it. After grabbing the world title at the 1986 World Cup, Argentina lost in the inaugural World Cup match in 1990 in Italy.
Maradona et al. humiliated by Cameroon with a score of 1-0.
A similar fate is also experienced by France. The Rooster team became world champion at home in 1998. However, in the 2002 World Cup group preliminary party, France lost 1-0 to Senegal.
The Spanish nagt tional team has also experienced it. Able to appear to be the champion in the World Cup in 2010, the opening party of the matador team ended a mess after the defeated Dutch 5-1.
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