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Farewell to East German football

How the East German team won their last ever match - just before the country disappeared in 1990

In 1990, the East German football team played their last ever match - just a few weeks before the country was officially dissolved. Only 14 players bothered turning up for the friendly against Belgium, but those that did were determined to go out on a high note. Tim Mansel talks to the former East German striker, Uwe Rosler.

PHOTO: The East German team at the 1974 World Cup (AP)

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Wed 16 Dec 2015 02:50GMT

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