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News Snapshot: BERLIN, July 11 (Xinhua) -- Team captain Alexandra Popp sees the German women's footballers on a mission at the European Championships in England. Ahead of the team's second group encounter against Spain this Tuesday evening, the 114 times capped striker said nothing less than the sport's future in Germany is at stake. "We are somehow on a mission," the 31-year-old commented after crushing Denmark 4-0 in their tournament curtain-raiser. "Delivering success makes us a vital part when it comes to women's football back home. You have to say this frankly," the 2016 Olympic champion added. The Wolfsburg player...