Photos: Thomas Mueller's hat-trick, Pepe's headbutt and a red card
Thomas Mueller picked up where he left off at the World Cup, scoring a hat trick in Germany’s 4-0 victory over 10-man Portugal in the Group G opener on Monday. Mueller scored five goals at the 2010 World Cup, along with three other players. Here are the pictures from the match.
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Germany's Thomas Mueller celebrates with Mario Goetze and Sami Khedira (R) after scoring a goal during the 2014 World Cup Group G football match between Germany and Portugal at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador. Reuters
Germany's Thomas Mueller celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2014 World Cup match between Germany and Portugal. Reuters
Germany's Thomas Mueller celebrates scoring his team's third goal, his second goal for the match, against Portugal. Reuters
Germany's Thomas Mueller (L) shoots to score against Portugal for his hat-trick during their 2014 World Cup Group match. Reuters
Portugal's Pepe headbutts Germany's Thomas Mueller (R), which got him a red card. Reuters
Portugal's Pepe is shown the red card by referee Milorad Mazic of Serbia (R) for committing a rough foul against Germany's Thomas Mueller (not pictured). Reuters.
Germany's Thomas Mueller (top, C) score his team's fourth goal, his third in the match, past Portugal's goalkeeper Rui Patricio. Reuters
Germany's Mario Goetze (2nd R) is fouled for a penalty by Portugal's Joao Pereira (R). Reuters