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Germany goalkeeper reveals 2014 team won World Cup despite bingeing on ‘six caipirinhas a night’ after matches


GERMANY’S 20124 World Cup heroes downed up to six caipirinha cocktails after matches, keeper Roman Weidenfeller has revealed.

The Borussia Dortmund legend admitted it was “not easy” drinking so much but says the squad lapped up Brazilian beach life.

Roman Weidenfeller, left, had one of the best times of his life at the 2014 finals in Brazil, despite only being Germany’s back-up keeperCredit: Reuters
Germany players let their party side out as they celebrated winning the World Cup for the fourth and last time so far, beating Argentina in the finalCredit: AFP
Weidenfeller’ girlfriend then and now, Lisa Rossenbach, is seen watching the 2014 final with Julian Draxler’s then-partner, Lena Terlau, rightCredit: Getty – Contributor

Weidenfeller looks back lovingly on his all-time great experience, despite only being back-up stopper to Manuel Neuer.

The tournament is best remembered for an especially rummy result for the hosts – beaten 7-1 by Germany in the semi-finals.

In contrast, the post-match antics of Joachim Löw’s men proved a huge tonic as they relaxed, courtesy of Brazil’s most popular party drink.

Portuguese outlet OJOGO report Weidenfeller as recalling: “It was one of the best moments of my life, going to Brazil and playing in the World Cup. 

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“We had a great time, we got to know the Brazilian people. 

“We left [the hotel] several times, went to the beach. The weather was always sunny. 

“After the games, we sat together at a bar and drank a few caipirinhas. We spent time at the bar. 

“Then we woke up in the morning to go to the field and train. It’s not easy when you drink five or six caipirinhas. 

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“But it was a great time, there was a great connection with the Brazilian people.”

Germany went on to beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final at Rio de Janeiro, Mario Gotze scoring.

It gave sub Weidenfeller his most special piece of silverware.

But he’s better known for 16 years at Dortmund, winning the Bundesliga twice under Jurgen Klopp.

First-choice keeper Manuel Neuer lifts the World Cup in Rio de JaneiroCredit: Getty
Germany’s 2014 tipple Caipirinha is Brazil’s national cocktail, made with cachaca, sugar, and lime – commonly associated with football, samba and the Rio CarnivalCredit: Alamy

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