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“Tears on the pitch” was the tabloid Bild’s choice of headline to sum up the distraught mood in Germany after one of the tournament favourites were driven out of the Women’s World Cup at the group stage for the first time, after their 1-1 draw with South Korea.

The paper’s online edition focused on closeups of the players, most long since pin-up personalities across Germany, with tears streaming down their faces, or seeking comforting hugs from coaches or teammates.

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