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This is more than just a game
Updated: June 25, 2010, 11:37 AM ET
By
Chris Jones | Special to ESPN.com
JOHANNESBURG -- England v. Germany. Holy crap.
A couple of nights ago, after the U.S. beat Algeria, everyone started doing the math.
England finishes second in Group C … carry the one … it'll play the winner in Group D … divided by two … and the winner of Group D is …
And there was a collective gasp in grandstands and living rooms, bars and school dormitories: England v. Germany, for the 28th time.
I can remember sitting ...
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