We know that Kahn captained Germany to the finals in 2002 FIFA World Cup in Korea/Japan. He was also named the tournament's best player, despite the mistake that led to Brazil's first goal in the 2-0 final defeat. He is still one of the best goalkeepers so why would Jurgen Klinsmann put Lehmann as the number one goalkeeper?
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i really cont know.  if i were klinsman, i would create a new website where everyone in the world could vote on who should be keeper.  kahn did really well against usa (4-1) and lehmann did really poorly against italy (1-4).  well, then again, lehmann is doing really well with arsenal.  i really dont know what klinsman should do
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I know it looks like the ref got a "bonus" from the German Soccer Association, especially during the second half, but this guy was nothing compared to the ref who INVENTED a foul in the penalty area and awarded Germany a penalty kick late in the second half.  That was during the final between Argentina and Germany in 1990.  THAT sucked!\n\nIn comparison, this guy wasn't so bad.  I think the reality of it is that the ref is human, too.  I say this not to excuse any mistakes, as the phrase is commonly used, but to point out that fear is part of the equation.  The ref wants to be able to walk out of the stadium in one piece at the end of the match: he doesn't want to be linched by a liederhosen, stein swigging ubercrowd.  If a German does something close to being a foul, the ref will let it slide, while if an Argentine does the same thing, the ref will make sure to call it.  Case in point is the yellow card Crespo or Rodriguez got for a dive in the German penalty area, but ten minutes later, when Podolski or Klose did basically the same thing in the Argentine penalty area, the ref let it slide.\n\nIt wasn't money, it was self-preservation.
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This is Laurent Blanc "the heroic"\nThe famous french defender started his Carreer in the early 90's in France at Montpelier and traveled all over Europe (Napoli, Nimes, Saint Etienne, Auxerre, Barcelona, Olympique Marseille, Inter Milan).\nLaurent Blanc became a hero in Manchester United.\nUnfortunately for him, he never played the World Cup final in 1998 against Brazil due to a "nasty" delay of game against a Saudi player.
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Kahn as it's his last worldcup and then lehman have time to\ngo to the goal
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That was a fun game. Honestly, I expected Spain to win. Until now, France hadn't been exactly excelling. All their goals were kind of, unexpected. I liked that. Especially Zidane's. Considering this will most likely be his next to last pro-game. And probably his last goal too. I highly doubt France will do much against Brazil, and some are saying that it shall be the payback for the World Cup final in '98.
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This question should not be answered until the week of the world cup.  Lehman and Kahn are both great goalkeeps and it would benefit the German team if both players competed for the spot all the way until the start of the world cup.  I beleive Klinsman made a mistake in announcing that Lehman would be the starter in June.  What if he gets hurt from here until then.  Also, why would Lehman challenge himself already knowing he has won the position.  For me Kahn has the experience and Lehman is probably playing better right now.  Take your pick, but it doesn't matter cuz Germany has no chance!  They have a good team but not a great team to win the tournament.
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pre-world cup performance does not guarantee a world cup win. we can take the example of 2002 Japan Korea world cup, where Brazil struggled to qualify to become one of 32 nations to play the tournament, and then won the world cup for fifth time ! France and Argentina were the top favorites to win the cup, but they were eliminated in the first round. and what South Korea did? they played in the semi-final!\n\nwell, temperament will be the name of the game as soon as the world cup begins. tradition will come second. for such reasons, only 5 countries lifted the world cup for 15 times out of 17 tournaments followed by 2 countries won one time each.\n\nin my opinion, top contenders of this Germany 2006 are Brazil, Argentina, Germany and Italy. Holland could be the dark horse of the tournament. However, if Wayne Rooney becomes match fit to play, England should be considered as a top contender too.
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I think that Japanese soccer still has a long way to go before  they can prove themselves in a world cup environment.  Yes they did draw against Croatia...and they did try hard but there were moments that seemed as if they knew they werent going to get a goal - so they played the game hoping for a draw.\n\nBy the way, Kawaguchi should be given more respect.  I think he was the true leader last night of the team.
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What is it with people?  The Germans have actually been the most dominant team in the tournament.  Even the Brazilians have had lapses.\n\nI picked the Germans at the beginning and will stay with them.
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Who's won the world cup 5 times and runners-up twice?\nWho's considered the best player of all time for 99% of the population, and scored more than a thousand goals, world champion when 17 years old and led his country to 3 world cup finals?\nWho's players are at this years final (on both teams)?\nWho's individual player has been named best footballer of the year twice in a roll and has been hailed as the best this time and age?\nWho's scored more at the world cup finals, and is 4 goals shy of the all time record for the competition, been nominated twice for best footballer of the year, been a world cup champion at the age of 17 and led his country to 3 world cup finals?\nIf you give Argentina a 200 year advantage, they would only come close, to what Brazil, and his players do, and have accomplished
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i think its stupid that they replaced kahn with lehmann as i think taht kahn is just an overall better keeper aswell as being a excellent motivator. they didnt replace him due to his age as both kahn and lehmann were born in 1969 (kahn in june and lehmann in november) so i think that kahn should get at least a chance to play in one game this worl cup
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Kahn is quite good but getting older He is now Germany's no. 2 keeper for the World Cup (this is somewhat controversial). Hildebrandt is also quite good but will likely be Germnay's no. 3 in the World Cup (since Arsenal's Lehmann is the new no. 1, but Arsenal is an English team). One should also consider my favorite, the American no. 1 keeper Kasey Keller of Borussia Moenchengladbach. He likely saved 'Gladbach from relegation last season and has contributed highly to their better play this season. He has been selectet to the 11 of the Week by Kicker a number of times as well as the player of the game (including this past week).
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For a fun email, check the link\nhttp://multimedia.repubblica.it/home/277137?ref=hpmm\nIn the final test match before world cup stage1, Poland (a delusion in this world cup), takes a goal by Colombia goalkeeper. It's not a unique fact, but the very first time i've seen it in an international match.
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Us didn't make it to the top 8 in the world rankings, according to FIFA's algorithm in the selection of the seeding teams for the FIFA World Cup 2006.\n\nFIFA ranks the teams based on the results of the last 2 world cups - 2002 and 1998, where 2002's results weigh twice as much as 1998's results.
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i agree with you, the SAUDI ARABIA's goalkeeper, Mabrouk Zaid has made a lot of saves during the match. he deserves the man of the match, shame on you, Juanito!!! 19 shots on target but only 1 goal. give it to him, man.
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i just recall one recent friendly match between POLAND & COLOMBIA just before the 2006 world cup finals, the Colombian goalkeeper managed to kick the ball high across the other half of the field, caught the Polish goalkeeper Tomas Kuszcak by surprise. the ball bounce over him & guess what, it went in for a goal. how embarassed he was??
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I think is a huge mistake, as shown in the first world cup game Lehmann could do nothing in the goals received from Costa Rica, but Lehmann is not in trouble only because his teammates have been doing a great deffensive and offensive game, besides he has no presence in the field when he is on it.\n\nKing Khan  presence is no doubt impressive when he is in the field: he rules!