Recap of Die Mannschaft - A history lesson before the Final + recap of the last GER-ARG match
So, it was the last one. The Final. It was Germany vs. Lionel Messi (+10 other guys).
The last time either of these teams were in the final of a World Cup was in 1990 (against each other). Germany won. And these two teams have had a long history. Let's take a brief look at it, shall we?
The first time Germany (back then, they were West Germany) played Argentina in the finals of the World Cup was in 1986. Both teams were strong. West Germany had the Butcher of Seville (Harald Schumacher, no relation to Michael) as the goalie and guys like Lothar Matthäus and Rudi Völler. Argentina had some guy named Diego Maradona (+10 other guys).
Argentina won 3-2, thanks to three guys not named Maradona (he did set up a goal though).
Then both teams played again in the final of the next World Cup in 1990. Now-reunified Germany had once again Lothar Matthäus and Rudi Völler but they also had Andreas Brehme and Klinsi. Argentina again also had Diego Maradona (+10 other guys).
This time, Germany got their revenge with Brehme scoring the winning goal thanks to a penalty. Final score: 1-0.
Klinsi died for thirty seconds thanks to some guy named Monzón.
*Both German teams were coached by the Kaiser (that's Franz Beckenbauer to football illiterates).
At the 2006 World Cup, the teams met at the quarterfinals.
Look at these guys.
Can you spot Maxi Rodriguez and not-bald Mascherano?
Roberto Ayala aka The Mouse scored a goal.
Then, Archduke Miro did his thing (score a goal).
Who was the coach? Why, it was Klinsi of course! (Bonus: Young Basti)
Then it went to extra-time. Then PKs. But Germany won thanks to Jens Lehmann.
It was this magical note that saved the day.
And they celebrated (Lahmpoleon just relaxed though. Also Prince Arne!).
A brawl occurred after the match but the true star of this picture is young Messi with that haircut.
Then...4 years later, Germany played Argentina in the quarterfinals again.
Özil looks 10 in this.
Maradona was the coach this time.
But this sad incident happened.
But it didn't matter because the adorable troll got his revenge.
Ser Jerome and Prince Arne. I want to go to there.
They really loved Messi, didn't they?
Then Archduke Miro! (Oh god. Romero's ponytail was the worst.)
And Prince Arne was a true prince, spreading joy among the people.
I love this picture so much.
The King did some stretches because he was bored.
Ser Jerome looked really cool.
Miro did it again.
Look at Özil. He's such a child.
And that was it! Germany won 4-0!
Some Podözil and the King.
Honorary ONTD-FB member met shirtless Özil (bonus: shirtless King)
And tears of humiliation and (in Messi's case) sadness flowed.
And then they were to meet in this World Cup...this time in the FINALS! (Cue dramatic gasp.)
Okay, I was supposed to do the recap of the final but I thought it'd be fun to look back at some memorable matches. I'm clearly dragging this out. I just can't accept that the World Cup is over. Also, for those who wanted more Özil, I HAVE ADDED MORE ÖZIL!
The last time either of these teams were in the final of a World Cup was in 1990 (against each other). Germany won. And these two teams have had a long history. Let's take a brief look at it, shall we?
The first time Germany (back then, they were West Germany) played Argentina in the finals of the World Cup was in 1986. Both teams were strong. West Germany had the Butcher of Seville (Harald Schumacher, no relation to Michael) as the goalie and guys like Lothar Matthäus and Rudi Völler. Argentina had some guy named Diego Maradona (+10 other guys).
Argentina won 3-2, thanks to three guys not named Maradona (he did set up a goal though).
Then both teams played again in the final of the next World Cup in 1990. Now-reunified Germany had once again Lothar Matthäus and Rudi Völler but they also had Andreas Brehme and Klinsi. Argentina again also had Diego Maradona (+10 other guys).
This time, Germany got their revenge with Brehme scoring the winning goal thanks to a penalty. Final score: 1-0.
Klinsi died for thirty seconds thanks to some guy named Monzón.
*Both German teams were coached by the Kaiser (that's Franz Beckenbauer to football illiterates).
At the 2006 World Cup, the teams met at the quarterfinals.
Look at these guys.
Can you spot Maxi Rodriguez and not-bald Mascherano?
Roberto Ayala aka The Mouse scored a goal.
Then, Archduke Miro did his thing (score a goal).
Who was the coach? Why, it was Klinsi of course! (Bonus: Young Basti)
Then it went to extra-time. Then PKs. But Germany won thanks to Jens Lehmann.
It was this magical note that saved the day.
And they celebrated (Lahmpoleon just relaxed though. Also Prince Arne!).
A brawl occurred after the match but the true star of this picture is young Messi with that haircut.
Then...4 years later, Germany played Argentina in the quarterfinals again.
Özil looks 10 in this.
Maradona was the coach this time.
But this sad incident happened.
Click to viewBut it didn't matter because the adorable troll got his revenge.
Ser Jerome and Prince Arne. I want to go to there.
They really loved Messi, didn't they?
Then Archduke Miro! (Oh god. Romero's ponytail was the worst.)
And Prince Arne was a true prince, spreading joy among the people.
I love this picture so much.
The King did some stretches because he was bored.
Ser Jerome looked really cool.
Miro did it again.
Look at Özil. He's such a child.
And that was it! Germany won 4-0!
Some Podözil and the King.
Honorary ONTD-FB member met shirtless Özil (bonus: shirtless King)
And tears of humiliation and (in Messi's case) sadness flowed.
And then they were to meet in this World Cup...this time in the FINALS! (Cue dramatic gasp.)
Okay, I was supposed to do the recap of the final but I thought it'd be fun to look back at some memorable matches. I'm clearly dragging this out. I just can't accept that the World Cup is over. Also, for those who wanted more Özil, I HAVE ADDED MORE ÖZIL!