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Germany-England resume fierce rivalry at World Cup

(Agencies)
Updated: 2010-06-27 17:31

JOHANNESBURG? - The fierce rivalry between Germany and England resumes at the World Cup when both fight for a place in the quarterfinals Sunday, while Mexico seeks revenge on Argentina for knocking it out of the 2006 tournament.

England supporters hold placards outside the ticketing centre as they wait to buy tickets for the World Cup match between England and Germany, in Bloemfontein, June 26, 2010. [Agencies]?

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South Africa police have promised tight security for the Germany-England match, promising a "no nonsense" approach to crowd control. Authorities say riot police and water cannons will be deployed if necessary.

Police officials say it will be the biggest security operation for a sports event in Bloemfontein?- a quiet city in central South Africa surrounded by farmland and which is more used to rugby games. Alcohol sales won't be restricted, which officers said could make their job more difficult.