'It feels terrible' - Joshua Kimmich admits Germany 'completely deserving' of early World Cup exit
Joshua Kimmich has taken full responsibility for Germany's early exit from the World Cup following a penalty shootout loss to Paraguay. He emphasized that the team's performance was consistently below standard throughout the tournament.
Why it matters
The candid admission from a team leader highlights the internal accountability and high expectations surrounding the German national football team.
Joshua Kimmich accepted full responsibility after Germany's World Cup campaign ended with a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the last 32. The defender admitted his side never reached their best level during the tournament and insisted the players alone were to blame for another disappointing exit.
The article is a straightforward sports report focusing on player quotes and match outcomes.
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