The Local's World Cup blog offers an outsider's perspective on German football as Die Mannschaft goes for glory in South Africa. Don't miss our daily roundup!

Knowing it can't always be sweetness and light, our bloggers looked at the dark side of the beautiful game on Thursday.

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Not up on the German national team? Want to be able to chime in at your corner pub? Check out our informative team photo gallery and then find a place to watch a match in Germany.