German Soccer History

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German soccer becomes one of the most popular sports in Germany. From the 1950 to 1990, during World War II, the team was informally called West Germany.

In 1934, Germany tried to get together to build a team for 1934 World Cup and German soccer clubs even though the poor economic conditions during WWI Germany. And even after the World War II was over, the soccer team had to suffer. Most players had to join the armed forces in 1939 and 1942.

After World War II, they managed to form a team again for 1966's World Cup. And it was a
memorable match between England versus Germany called by German press and populary known as "Wembley Goal".

By the 1970 World Cup in Mexico, the so called "The game of the Century". The match against Italy with the score of 3-4, it became greatest moments because of its most talk about game of the century.

But of course, sometimes their game plan was still lacking coordination and professionalism. In 1909, the game called as a disaster in the history of soccer in Germany with the score of 9-0 victory of the English side.

And today, Germany is one of the most successful nations at soccer history. Germany made three winnings out of 7 World Cup finals.

In 2006 World Cup was hosted by Germany. The tournament was considered a great success for Germany although Germany failed to win the Cup. Whenever the German team played they gave the honor by waving their flag by German society since World War II.