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Charlotte Coates

Antonio Rudiger slammed by ex-Liverpool player for 'arrogant' antics in Japan upset of Germany

Former Liverpool midfielder Didi Hamann has blasted Germany defender Antonio Rudiger for 'belittling' Japan during their World Cup opener on Wednesday afternoon.

Takuma Asano was running for the ball down the right side of the Germany half, but Rudiger came across to guide the ball out of play while seemingly running in an emphasised high-knee gait.

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