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冰火之爭 Apples and oranges rivalry
This is a philosophical rivalry. Germany and Brazil are two nations that dominate the World Cup, but their footballing styles are like apples and oranges.
這次對陣充滿哲學意味。德國和巴西在世界杯上的地位舉足輕重，但他們的比賽風格卻是截然不同。
Brazilian football is an attacking, free-flowing style of play. In Brazil they make sure they play ‘Joga Bonito’ (the beautiful game). German football is about efficiency and tactical mastery. In Germany, they call their team tournament team because they are so good at finding ways to win in tournaments.
巴西足球擅長進攻，行云流水自成一格。在巴西，人們確信他們是在享受“美麗足球”。德國足球注重效率與戰術專攻。在德國，他們稱自己的球隊是大賽型球隊，因為他們善于在大賽中設法奪冠。
Amazingly, the two heavyweights have only ever played each other once in the World Cup. The 2002 World Cup Final saw Ronaldo embarrass Germany. They are on track to meet each other again in this year’s final.
令人頗感意外的是，這兩支重量級球隊在世界杯上只有一次交手。在2002年世界杯決賽上羅納爾多使整個德國隊慘敗而歸。在今年的決賽中兩隊有望再次交戰。
