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Messi named player of the tournament

Captain Lionel Messi took home the FIFA World Cup Golden Ball despite Argentina's 1-0 final loss to Germany.

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Sabella proud of players, defends Messi

Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella said he was proud of his charges as they lost the FIFA World Cup final to Germany on Sunday.

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Lahm ecstatic after World Cup triumph

Philipp Lahm hailed the resilience of Germany as they upstaged Argentina 1-0 after extra time to claim their fourth FIFA World Cup crown.

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Gotze gives Germany World Cup glory

Mario Gotze's 113th-minute volley fired Germany to World Cup glory with a 1-0 win over Argentina at the Maracana.

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2014 FIFA World Cup: To Russia with love?

The FIFA World Cup's most successful sides will take centre stage when football's biggest tournament arrives in Russia four years from now.

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2014 FIFA World Cup Final: Player Ratings

Mario Gotze's extra-time strike sealed a fourth FIFA World Cup win for Germany, here we rate the players from a tense final with Argentina.