Jurgen Klinsmann is making Ballack sit out the inaugural game, even though Ballack has declared himself fit and wants to play.
Settle down Ballack. We need you for the tough games. (I’m saying this half in jest, half in fear!) If Germany goes down to Costa Rica in the first half, ballack may yet play.
SoccerBob is liveblogging the game here.
It’s the couch for me with a few cokes! See you guys after the game.