Germany haunted by ghosts of Russia in opening-game defeat to Japan

Germany's off-field powerplay against FIFA didn't translate onto the field as Hansi Flick's side lost their opening game at the 2022 World Cup to Japan. The comparisons with Russia four years ago are unavoidable.

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