German footballers

German soccer fans celebrate after watching a broadcast of the 2014 World Cup semi-final between Brazil and Germany at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, July 8, 2014.

Even Germans are stunned by their historic win over Brazil

July 9, 2014Sports

It was Brazil’s worst game in World Cup history, and it was hard to watch — except for Germans. But even the victorious fans were left speechless after the 7-1 drubbing.It was Brazil’s worst game in World Cup history, and it was hard to watch — except for Germans. But even the victorious fans were left speechless after the 7-1 drubbing.

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