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Tom Victor

Antonio Rudiger slammed for showboating during Germany World Cup defeat to Japan

Former Germany midfielder Didi Hamann has called compatriot Antonio Rudiger "out of order" for his attitude towards Japan match-winner Takuma Asano.

Ex-Arsenal forward Asano, who plays his club football in the Bundesliga with Bochum, came off the bench to score a devastating winner against the 2014 World Champions at the Khalifa International Stadium. Ilkay Gundogan had given Germany a lead from the penalty spot, with Hansi Flick's side missing chances to extend their lead, but fellow sub Ritsu Doan equalised before Asano gave Japan victory.

Earlier in the game, Rudiger had performed an eccentric piece of defending to shepherd the ball out of play with Asano closing. While the Real Madrid star got the job done on that occasion, he attracted plenty of criticism from his compatriot.

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