Attendance: 51,081
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World Cup | Group Stage
Jun 16, 2014 at 5pm UK
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4-0
Reaction
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Mesut Ozil hails Germany for thwarting "genius" Cristiano Ronaldo
Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil hails his defensive teammates for their work on combating the "genius" of Cristiano Ronaldo last Monday.
Jun 21, 14:13
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Fabio Coentrao ruled out of World Cup
Portugal left-back Fabio Coentrao is ruled out for the remainder of the World Cup having picked up a thigh injury during the defeat to Germany yesterday.
Jun 17, 20:56
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Mats Hummels plays down injury fears
Germany defender Mats Hummels plays down fears that he could miss the rest of the World Cup after picking up an injury in Monday's 4-0 win over Portugal.
Jun 17, 14:40
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Lukas Podolski celebrates Germany win with chancellor Angela Merkel
Lukas Podolski celebrates Germany's emphatic win over Portugal with chancellor Angela Merkel.
Jun 17, 12:00
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Mario Gotze praises "outstanding" Thomas Muller
Germany's Mario Gotze praises the "outstanding" performance of Thomas Muller following his hat-trick during the team's 4-0 thrashing of Portugal at the World Cup.
Jun 17, 11:40
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Fabio Coentrao: 'My World Cup could be over'
Portugal left-back Fabio Coentrao admits that his World Cup could be over after he injured his groin against Germany on Monday.
Jun 17, 05:39
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Joachim Low praises hat-trick hero Thomas Muller
Germany coach Joachim Low hails Thomas Muller for his hat-trick against Portugal on Monday.
Jun 17, 04:59
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Joachim Low praises "clinical" Germany
Joachim Low says that Germany were "clinical" in their World Cup Group G victory over Portugal.
Jun 17, 01:30
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Joachim Low: 'We kept Cristiano Ronaldo quiet'
Joachim Low praises Germany for keeping Cristiano Ronaldo quiet in their 4-0 win over Portugal on Monday.
Jun 16, 22:30
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Paulo Bento: 'Referee was biased towards Germany'
Paulo Bento believes that referee Milorad Mazic was biased towards Germany in Portugal's 4-0 defeat on Monday.
Jun 16, 22:03
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Thomas Muller delighted with "fantastic" start to campaign
Thomas Muller admits that it was "fantastic" to start his World Cup with a hat-trick in the victory over Portugal.
Jun 16, 21:12
The Match
Player Ratings
Sports Mole rates the players who took part in Germany's thrashing of Portugal in Group G of the World Cup.
Analysis
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Germany's thumping 4-0 win over 10-man Portugal in the World Cup.
Match Report
Germany earn a comfortable 4-0 win over 10-man Portugal to get their World Cup campaign up and running.
Live Commentary
Relive our live text commentary of the World Cup Group G opener as Germany thrashed Portugal at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador.
HT Report
Germany ease into a 3-0 lead over Portugal at half time in their World Cup clash in Salvador.
Team News
Cristiano Ronaldo is named in Portugal's starting lineup for their World Cup clash with Germany this evening.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Group G clash between Germany and Portugal.
Head to Head
Jun 9, 2012 7.45pm
Group Stage
Germany
1-0
Portugal
Form Guide
Build-up
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Cristiano Ronaldo ready for Germany clash
Cristiano Ronaldo claims that he is fully fit ahead of Portugal's opening World Cup match against Germany on Monday.
Jun 15, 23:12
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Lukas Podolski: 'Germany won't prepare for Cristiano Ronaldo'
Lukas Podolski says that Germany have nothing special planned to thwart Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo on Monday.
Jun 14, 23:25
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Eduardo: 'Cristiano Ronaldo will play in opening game against Germany'
Portugal goalkeeper Eduardo claims that star player Cristiano Ronaldo will be fit in time for the Iberians' opener against Germany on Monday.
Jun 14, 20:20
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Kevin Grosskreutz: 'I'll play in any position for Germany'
Kevin Grosskreutz insists that he is ready to play any role for Germany at the World Cup.
Jun 14, 05:42
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Joachim Low: 'Jerome Boateng, Philipp Lahm will stop Cristiano Ronaldo'
Germany coach Joachim Low says that Jerome Boateng and Philipp Lahm will combat Cristiano Ronaldo in Monday's World Cup opener with Portugal.
Jun 12, 20:32
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Joachim Low: 'Manuel Neuer ready to start'
Germany manager Joachim Low confirms that goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is "ready to go" for his side's World Cup opener against Portugal on Monday.
Jun 12, 19:30
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Miroslav Klose targetting World Cup record
Germany forward Miroslav Klose admits that he is desperate to break Ronaldo's World Cup goal scoring record.
Jun 12, 01:40