Germany beat Portugal 3-1 for World Cup bronze

German Chancellor Angela Merkel (2nd,L) congratulates German soccer players after the third-place playoff World Cup 2006 football match between Germany and Portugal at Stuttgart, Germany, July 08, 2006. Germany won 3-1. (Xinhua Photo)

German soccer players pose for photo after winning Portugal at the third-place playoff 2006 World Cup football Portugal in Stuttgart, Germany on July 8, 2006. Germany won 3-1.Bastian Schweinsteiger missed the tournament's first hat-trick but made a double to help hosts Germany in their World Cup third place match. Portugal managed to score a consolation goal through substitute Nuno Gomes's shot in the 88th minute. (Xinhua Photo)

Germany's team coach Juergen Klinsmann (L) talks to Portugal's team coach Luiz Felipe Scolari after the third-place playoff 2006 World Cup football Portugal in Stuttgart, Germany on July 8, 2006. Germany won 3-1. (Xinhua Photo)

Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger celebrates his goal during the third-place playoff World Cup 2006 football match against Portugal at Stuttgart, Germany, July 08, 2006. Germany won 3-1. (Xinhua Photo)

German soccer players pose for photo after winning Portugal at the third-place playoff 2006 World Cup football Portugal in Stuttgart, Germany on July 8, 2006. Germany won 3-1.Bastian Schweinsteiger missed the tournament's first hat-trick but made a double to help hosts Germany in their World Cup third place match. Portugal managed to score a consolation goal through substitute Nuno Gomes's shot in the 88th minute. (Xinhua Photo)