Leon Goretzka Reportedly Turned Down Penalty Before Jonathan Tah Missed

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Leon Goretzka Reportedly Turned Down Penalty Before Jonathan Tah Missed

According to BILD, Joshua Kimmich twice asked Goretzka to take Germany’s sixth penalty against Paraguay, but the midfielder declined both times. Tah then stepped up for what was reportedly his first-ever professional penalty and missed the decisive kick. The missed penalty eliminated Germany from the World Cup. Paraguay can next face either France or Sweden in the next round.

By Tanish Chachra

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