The ‘Nutella Curse’, the player who throws kebabs and the shirt of shame – gone are the days of Germany’s strict discipline

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Will Joachim Löw opt for the passing style of Guardiola’s Bayern Munich or the pressing game of Klopp’s Dortmund? The answer may lie somewhere in between

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A serious knee injury looked to have ended his World Cup chances, but Sami Khedira is no ordinary player – six months later he completed an astonishing return to Germany’s squad

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Which Portugal player has a famous footballing ancestry in Brazil, which mild-mannered striker lost his head in the heat of an Istanbul derby, and who can be recognised by his beard?

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With Cristiano Ronaldo in their ranks it sometimes seems anything is possible, but a lack of new talent emerging since Euro 2012 is a worry for Paulo Bento’s side

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The Sporting Lisbon powerhouse emerged to startling effect last season in Portugal, and a place in Portugal’s starting XI in Brazil is the logical next step

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Kwesi Appiah has filled the Black Stars with belief, and their exciting attack of Asamoah Gyan and Abdul Majeed Waris are ably supported by a midfield blending youth and experience

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Which Ghana player possibly gets help from spiritualists, which one gave away a house and which one used to sell water on the streets of Accra to make a living?

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Ghana have some big names, but nobody really talks about the Black Stars’ midfield enforcer Rabiu, which is just how he likes it

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Tattoos, nine-year grown dreadlocks and the ‘sno-fro’ look – the US team are going to be eye-catching however they get on

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