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Mesut Ozil donates World Cup winnings to Brazil youngsters, not Gaza
Germany's Mesut Ozil donates his World Cup bonus to 23 ill children in Brazil following false rumours that he had handed his money to the youngsters suffering in Gaza.
Jul 17, 13:04
Mario Kempes critical of Lionel Messi
Former Argentina striker Mario Kempes believes that Lionel Messi played below his own high standards during the World Cup final.
Jul 15, 16:03
Franz Beckenbauer praises Germany squad
Franz Beckenbauer praises the Germany squad following their World Cup-winning exploits.
Jul 15, 05:22
Mario Gomez "hurt" by Germany win
Germany striker Mario Gomez admits that he is "hurt" to see his compatriots lift the World Cup without his participation.
Jul 15, 03:57
Lionel Messi: "I do not care about the Golden Ball"
Lionel Messi claims that his World Cup Player of the Tournament award means nothing after Argentina's 1-0 defeat to Germany in the final.
Jul 15, 03:03
Pep Guardiola congratulates Germany
Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola congratulates Germany on their World Cup win.
Jul 15, 02:43
Miroslav Klose to make Germany decision
Germany striker Miroslav Klose wants to wait 'a couple of days' before deciding whether to continue his international career.
Jul 14, 16:30
World Cup final 'breaks record viewing figures in Germany'
TV viewing figures of 34.65 million in Germany reach an all-time record during the World Cup final in Brazil.
Jul 14, 12:32
German chancellor Angela Merkel joins World Cup dressing room celebrations
German chancellor Angela Merkel celebrates with her nation's World Cup heroes in the team dressing room following their victory over Argentina.
Jul 14, 11:58
Joachim Low: 'German coaching has paid off'
Joachim Low says that Germany's World Cup win is the product of the changes that were made to their coaching structure 10 years ago.
Jul 14, 11:48
NBA star LeBron James posts video of World Cup final 'streaker'
NBA star LeBron James posts a video of a "streaking" pitch invader during last night's World Cup final between Germany and Argentina in Brazil.
Jul 14, 10:07
Rihanna parties with Germany players after World Cup triumph
Popstar Rihanna parties with the Germany players and gets her hands on the World Cup following their triumph over Argentina in Brazil.
Jul 14, 09:53
BBC trounces ITV in World Cup ratings
The BBC's coverage of the World Cup final outrates ITV's by a ratio of more than four to one.
Jul 14, 09:36
Joachim Low told Mario Gotze to outshine Lionel Messi
Germany boss Joachim Low reveals that he told Mario Gotze to show that he was a better player than Lionel Messi before he scored the winning goal in the World Cup final.
Jul 14, 09:24
Rio Ferdinand: 'Germany can dominate'
Former England defender Rio Ferdinand believes that Germany could dominate international football after winning the 2014 World Cup.
Jul 14, 09:07
Bastian Schweinsteiger pays tribute to Germany fans after World Cup triumph
Bastian Schweinsteiger expresses his gratitude towards the Germany supporters after he and his teammates defeated Argentina to win the World Cup.
Jul 14, 07:31
Alan Shearer: 'Lionel Messi missed his chance'
Alan Shearer feels that Lionel Messi spurned his chance to join Pele and Diego Maradona as one of the elite players of all time following his miss in the World Cup final.
Jul 14, 05:21
Javier Mascherano: "We had the best chances"
Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano admits that his side were left to rue their missed chances in their World Cup final loss to Germany.
Jul 14, 03:56
Jose Mourinho: 'Lionel Messi still an all-time great'
Jose Mourinho is adamant that Lionel Messi will still go down as one of the greatest players to have played the game despite Argentina's loss in the World Cup final.
Jul 14, 03:38
Mario Gotze: "I didn't know what was happening"
Mario Gotze admits that he didn't know how to react after scoring the winning goal in the World Cup final for Germany.
Jul 14, 01:54
Joachim Low delighted with "boy wonder" Mario Gotze
Joachim Low labels Mario Gotze a "boy wonder" after he scored the winner for Germany in Sunday's World Cup final.
Jul 14, 01:42
Miroslav Klose delighted to end run of disappointments
Miroslav Klose admits that it is an "outstanding" feeling to win the World Cup after coming close in three previous tournaments.
Jul 14, 01:23
Stan Collymore: 'Lionel Messi Golden Ball award disgraceful'
Stan Collymore criticises football governing body FIFA's decision to award Argentina's Lionel Messi with the Golden Ball award.
Jul 14, 01:19
Mats Hummels: 'Germany were preparing for penalties'
Mats Hummels admits that Germany were prepared for the World Cup final to be decided on penalties before Mario Gotze's winner in extra time.
Jul 14, 01:09
Manuel Neuer praises team spirit after World Cup success
Manuel Neuer praises the team spirit of Germany after clinching the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Argentina on Sunday night.
Jul 14, 00:55
Alejandro Sabella proud of "extraordinary" campaign
Argentina head coach Alejandro Sabella pays tribute to his players after they fell just short of winning the World Cup.
Jul 14, 00:36
Andre Schurrle: 'It is the best moment of my life'
Andre Schurrle admits that winning the World Cup is the best moment of his life following Germany's success in Brazil.
Jul 14, 00:18
Javier Mascherano distraught after World Cup defeat
Javier Mascherano admits that he will never get over Argentina's 1-0 defeat to Germany in the World Cup final.
Jul 14, 00:02
Philipp Lahm hails "unbelievable feeling" after lifting World Cup
Germany captain Philipp Lahm praises the spirit of the winning squad after lifting the World Cup on Sunday night.
Jul 13, 23:49
Lionel Messi, Manuel Neuer, Paul Pogba collect World Cup awards
Lionel Messi collects the Golden Ball award, while Manuel Neuer is named the best goalkeeper of the 2014 World Cup.
Jul 13, 23:23
Germany first European team to win World Cup on South American soil
Germany become the first European team to win the World Cup on South American soil.
Jul 13, 22:50
Rio Ferdinand hails "immense" Jerome Boateng
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand brands Germany centre-back Jerome Boateng "immense" following his performance in tonight's World Cup final.
Jul 13, 22:05
2014 World Cup final goes to extra time
Extra time or possibly penalties will decide the 2014 World Cup final between Germany and Argentina.
Jul 13, 21:52
Diego Simeone: 'You cannot compare Lionel Messi to Diego Maradona'
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone does not believe Lionel Messi should be compared to former Argentina striker Diego Maradona.
Jul 13, 21:32
Diego Simeone backs Argentina on penalties
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone backs Argentina to beat Germany on penalties in the World Cup final.
Jul 13, 21:17
Christoph Kramer forced off in first period of World Cup final
Germany midfielder Christoph Kramer is forced off in the first half of the World Cup final following a heavy collision with Argentina's Ezequiel Garay.
Jul 13, 21:02
Marc Bartra backing Argentina in World Cup final
Barcelona centre-back Marc Bartra backs Argentina to beat Germany in the World Cup final this evening.
Jul 13, 20:25
Sami Khedira injured in warm-up, Christoph Kramer comes in for Germany
Sami Khedira is forced out of Germany's XI for the World Cup final against Argentina after picking up a calf injury in the warm-up.
Jul 13, 20:12
The Match
Player Ratings
Sports Mole takes a look at who impressed during Germany's extra-time win over Argentina in the final of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Analysis
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Germany were crowned World Cup champions with a 1-0 victory after extra time over Argentina at the Maracana.
Gallery
Sports Mole brings you live picture coverage of the World Cup final between Germany and Argentina.
Match Report
Mario Gotze scores in extra time as Germany win the 2014 World Cup with a 1-0 win over Argentina.
Live Commentary
Relive how Germany won the 2014 World Cup at Argentina's expense courtesy of Sports Mole's live minute-by-minute coverage.
HT Report
Germany and Argentina play out an entertaining goalless 45 minutes in the World Cup final.
Team News
Argentina midfielder Angel di Maria misses out for Argentina in the World Cup final against Germany.
Preview
Sports Mole previews the biggest game in football as Argentina and Germany prepare to meet at Rio de Janeiro's Maracana Stadium in the World Cup final on Sunday.
Head to Head
Jul 3, 2010 3pm
Form Guide
Build-up
Arsenal players Theo Walcott, Aaron Ramsey supporting Germany in World Cup final
Arsenal duo Theo Walcott and Aaron Ramsey reveal that they are cheering on Germany in the World Cup final tonight.
Jul 13, 19:34
LeBron James, Daniel Craig lead A-list celebrities at World Cup final
Several famous faces, including LeBron James and Daniel Craig, will be in attendance at the World Cup final in Rio de Janeiro tonight.
Jul 13, 17:55
Raul: Germany are "clear favourites"
Raul considers Germany to be the "clear favourites" to get the better of Argentina in the World Cup final.
Jul 13, 16:09
Terry Gibson expecting "classic" World Cup final
Terry Gibson backs Argentina to win a "classic" World Cup final against their German counterparts.
Jul 13, 15:49
Ossie Ardiles: 'Lionel Messi, Javier Mascherano need to shine for Argentina'
Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano will be key to Argentina's success in the World Cup final, according to Ossie Ardiles.
Jul 13, 15:33
Danny Higginbotham tips Germany to win World Cup
Danny Higginbotham expects Germany to beat Argentina 2-1 in this evening's World Cup final.
Jul 13, 14:57
Former Spain captain Carles Puyol predicts "great" World Cup final
Former Spain captain Carles Puyol is confident that the World Cup final will be a "great game".
Jul 13, 13:27
Sergio Aguero wary of "counter-attacking" Germany
Argentina striker Sergio Aguero warns his teammates that they should be wary of Germany's counter-attacking threat in the World Cup final.
Jul 13, 13:05
Lionel Messi: 'Argentina must be perfect against Germany'
Lionel Messi believes that Argentina must "play a perfect match" if they want to beat Germany in the World Cup final.
Jul 13, 12:45
Alejandro Sabella: 'Argentina brimming with confidence'
Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella warns Germany that his squad is full of confidence ahead of the World Cup final.
Jul 13, 11:52
Alejandro Sabella: 'Germany are fearsome'
Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella describes Germany as "fearsome opponents" ahead of the World Cup final.
Jul 13, 11:34
Pablo Zabaleta determined not to show defensive frailty against ruthless Germany
Pablo Zabaleta insists that Argentina will not make the same defensive errors shown by Brazil when they take on Germany in tonight's World Cup final.
Jul 13, 10:09
Sergio Romero: "We can beat Germany"
Argentina keeper Sergio Romero insists that his side have what it takes to defeat Germany in the final of the World Cup to claim their third tournament win.
Jul 13, 04:41
Jose Maria Basanta: 'Argentina must enjoy World Cup final'
Jose Maria Basanta believes that it is important for Argentina to enjoy the World Cup final ahead of the clash with Germany.
Jul 13, 00:35
Lionel Messi pays tribute to Argentina supporters
Lionel Messi thanks Argentina's supporters for carrying the squad to the World Cup final against Germany.
Jul 12, 23:40
Gonzalo Higuain: 'Germany will be worried by Argentina'
Gonzalo Higuain believes that Germany will be worried about Argentina ahead of Sunday's World Cup final.
Jul 12, 23:24
Jens Lehmann expects World Cup glory for Germany
Jens Lehmann is certain Germany will have the quality to edge out Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final.
Jul 12, 23:07
Alejandro Sabella hoping for repeat of 1986 World Cup win
Argentina manager Alejandro Sabella is hoping for a repeat of the 1986 World Cup final when his side take on Germany at the Maracana tomorrow night.
Jul 12, 22:57
Bastian Schweinsteiger: 'Javier Mascherano the leader of pack of wolves'
Bastian Schweinsteiger says that Germany must be on top form in tomorrow's World Cup final against Argentina, who he compares to a "pack of wolves".
Jul 12, 22:07
Bastian Schweinsteiger "confident" ahead of World Cup final
Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger says that he has a "good feeling" about his side's chances in the World Cup final tomorrow.
Jul 12, 22:07
Joachim Low: 'Germany fear no-one'
Germany manager Joachim Low claims that his side have no fear ahead of tomorrow's World Cup final, having put years of preparation in to reaching this stage.
Jul 12, 21:32
Bastian Schweinsteiger: 'No pressure on Germany'
Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger insists that there is "no pressure" on his side going into tomorrow's World Cup final against Argentina.
Jul 12, 21:13
Germany hoping to avoid penalties in World Cup final
Germany manager Joachim Low admits that he is hoping his side aren't taken all the way to penalties in tomorrow's World Cup final against Argentina.
Jul 12, 20:44
Joachim Low predicts Germany dominance
Germany boss Joachim Low claims that his young side can go on to dominate international football for the foreseeable future.
Jul 12, 20:25
Joachim Low: 'Germany can make history'
Germany manager Joachim Low is keen to make history and become the first European nation to win the World Cup on South American soil when they take on Argentina tomorrow.
Jul 12, 20:11
Joachim Low confident of Germany win ahead of World Cup final
Germany are confident of beating Argentina in the World Cup final, according to their manager Joachim Low.
Jul 12, 19:19
Protesters arrested in Rio de Janeiro ahead of World Cup final
Brazilian police arrest multiple people suspected of vandalism ahead of Sunday's World Cup final in Rio de Janeiro.
Jul 12, 18:13
David Beckham backs Lionel Messi to lead Argentina to World Cup glory
David Beckham backs Lionel Messi to lead Argentina to World Cup glory against Germany on Sunday night.
Jul 12, 17:29
Benedikt Howedes not getting carried away
Germany defender Benedikt Howedes is eager for his team not to get carried away by their emphatic win over Brazil in the World Cup semi-finals.
Jul 12, 12:47
Maxi Rodriguez: 'Argentina will fight for World Cup glory'
Argentina midfielder Maxi Rodriguez warns Germany that they should expect a "fight" during Sunday's World Cup final.
Jul 12, 12:25
Maxi Rodriguez: 'We must help Lionel Messi'
Argentina midfielder Maxi Rodriguez believes that there should be less pressure put on Lionel Messi for Sunday's World Cup final against Germany.
Jul 12, 12:05
Thomas Muller expects "tight" World Cup final
Thomas Muller expects Germany to be involved in a "tight" World Cup final against Argentina on Sunday evening.
Jul 12, 11:22
Per Mertesacker: 'Our performance levels must not drop'
Per Mertesacker insists that Germany must be on top form to stand any chance of beating Argentina in the World Cup final.
Jul 12, 03:55
Glenn Hoddle: 'Lionel Messi will deliver World Cup for Argentina'
Glenn Hoddle believes that it is "written in the stars" for Lionel Messi to lead Argentina to World Cup glory.
Jul 12, 03:39
Pablo Zabaleta desperate to achieve success on enemy soil
Pablo Zabaleta admits that the aim of winning the World Cup in Brazil has given Argentina extra motivation this summer.
Jul 12, 02:25
Maxi Rodriguez desperate to get payback on Germany
Maxi Rodriguez admits that he is out for revenge as Argentina prepare to take on Germany following defeats to the same opposition in the previous two World Cups.
Jul 11, 21:40
Oliver Bierhoff wary of "aggressive" approach from Argentina
Oliver Bierhoff believes that it is crucial Germany do not stray from their approach against an "aggressive" Argentina side on Sunday.
Jul 11, 21:23
Horst Eckel: 'Germany must not lose Lionel Messi'
World Cup winner Horst Eckel believes that keeping a close eye on Lionel Messi could be the biggest challenge for Germany at the Maracana.
Jul 11, 21:07
Nicola Rizzoli picked to referee World Cup final
FIFA selects Italy's Nicola Rizzoli to referee Sunday's World Cup final between Germany and Argentina.
Jul 11, 20:53
Agent: 'Angel di Maria can prove fitness for World Cup final'
Angel di Maria's representative claims that the Argentina midfielder is desperate to win his battle to be fit for the World Cup final.
Jul 11, 20:35
Miroslav Klose: 'International retirement is not a certainty'
Miroslav Klose claims that he has not yet decided whether he will retire from international football after the World Cup final.
Jul 11, 19:56
Thomas Muller: 'Lionel Messi never beats me'
Thomas Muller says that Germany have a good-luck omen going for them ahead of Sunday's World Cup final with Argentina.
Jul 11, 18:35
Alejandro Sabella to quit Argentina post
Alejandro Sabella will call time on his three-year spell as Argentina coach after Sunday's World Cup final with Germany, according to his agent.
Jul 11, 18:17
Philipp Lahm: 'Experience can help Germany reach finish line'
Philipp Lahm hopes that Germany's collective experience on the big stage can see them pip Argentina to World Cup glory on Sunday.
Jul 11, 17:33
Sergio Aguero: 'All the pressure is on Germany in World Cup final'
Argentina striker Sergio Aguero claims that the pressure is all on Germany in the World Cup final and thinks that being the underdog will suit the South Americans.
Jul 11, 14:02
Neymar: 'Lionel Messi deserves World Cup win'
Neymar says that he would be pleased if his Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi won the World Cup with Argentina.
Jul 11, 00:42
Oliver Bierhoff expects Mats Hummels to be fit for World Cup final
Oliver Bierhoff attempts to calm the fears of supporters by suggesting that Mats Hummels will be fit for the World Cup final.
Jul 10, 21:56
Javier Mascherano: 'Argentina must restrict space on offer for Germany'
Javier Mascherano believes that Argentina will have to be disciplined to frustrate Germany in the World Cup final.
Jul 10, 20:54
Arjen Robben: 'Argentina will not beat Germany in World Cup final'
Arjen Robben is certain that Germany will prove to be too strong for Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final.
Jul 10, 20:18
Miroslav Klose shrugs off Ronaldo record ahead of final
Miroslav Klose insists that beating Ronaldo's World Cup record will count for nothing if Germany lose to Argentina in Sunday's final.
Jul 10, 18:43
Miroslav Klose 'fully confident' of World Cup glory
Germany striker Miroslav Klose says that his side have a "fantastic chance" of pipping Argentina to World Cup glory this Sunday.
Jul 10, 17:19
Diego Maradona: 'Germany are not invincible'
Argentina legend Diego Maradona claims that Germany are beatable ahead of Sunday's World Cup final with the South Americans.
Jul 10, 17:01
Alejandro Sabella: 'Germany favourites for World Cup final'
Argentina manager Alejandro Sabella claims that Germany's extra day of rest will give them an advantage when they clash in the World Cup final at the Maracana on Sunday.
Jul 10, 13:56
