July 15, 2014

Manuel Neuer of Germany receives the Golden Glove trophy and Lionel Messi of Argentina receives the Golden Ball during the award ceremony after the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday.

July 15, 2014

World Cup pain will last forever: Mascherano

Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano said the pain of losing the World Cup final in extra time to Germany on Sunday would live with him forever....

General view of fireworks after the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil final between Germany and Argentina at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday.

Football

July 15, 2014

General view of fireworks after the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil final between Germany and Argentina at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday.

Singer Shakira performs during the closing ceremony prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday.

Football

July 15, 2014

Singer Shakira performs during the closing ceremony prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday.

Hold on tight: Sami Khedira and his girlfriend Lena Gercke with the World Cup trophy in their grasp.

Football

July 15, 2014

More to come from world champs Germany: Loew

Germany coach Joachim Loew believes die Mannschaft’s historic World Cup win at Brazil 2014 will be the stepping stone to achieving further future honours. Mario...

Former England international David Beckham and sons Brooklyn Beckham (L), Cruz Beckham (2nd R) and Romeo Beckham (R) prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday.

Football

July 15, 2014

Former England international David Beckham and sons Brooklyn Beckham (L), Cruz Beckham (2nd R) and Romeo Beckham (R) prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday.

FIFA President Joseph S Blatter attends with Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff and Russian President Vladimir Putin the symbolic hand over of the FIFA World Cup from Brazil to Russia ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil final match between Germany and

Football

July 15, 2014

Putin inherits World Cup baton, promises ‘unforgettable’ 2018

AFP, Moscow :Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Sunday vowed “an unforgettable football feast” when his country hosts the 2018 World Cup. After spending more than...

Dancers perform during the closing ceremony prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday.

Football

July 15, 2014

Dancers perform during the closing ceremony prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday.

Players of Germany celebrate with the World Cup trophy after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday.

Football

July 15, 2014

Players of Germany celebrate with the World Cup trophy after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday.

The players of Netherlands celebrate with their medals after defeating Brazil 3-0 in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil third place play-off match between Brazil and the Netherlands at Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil on Saturday.

Football

July 14, 2014

More misery for Brazil as Dutch take third place

AFP, Brasilia :Brazil’s traumatic World Cup ended with more pain on Saturday as they lost 3-0 to a superior Netherlands side in the third-place play-off...

Injured Neymar (c) of Brazil speaks to Dani Alves (R) and Hulk (L) on the bench prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil 3rd place play-off match between Brazil and Netherlands at Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil on Saturday.

Football

July 14, 2014

Injured Neymar (c) of Brazil speaks to Dani Alves (R) and Hulk (L) on the bench prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil 3rd place play-off match between Brazil and Netherlands at Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil on Saturday.

Football

July 14, 2014

World Cup fever mounts for Germany-Argentina clash

A global fever built up Sunday ahead of the World Cup final between Lionel Messi’s Argentina and a formidable German team seeking a fourth title....