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# World Cup 2014

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# Analysis
A tactical breakdown of where the 2014 World Cup final was won and lost
A patient game from Germany eventually yielded its rewards, as they beat Argentina 1-0.
# Looking Back
Power ranking the 17 best moments of the 2014 World Cup
Featuring Christ the Redeemer, Lionel Messi, James Rodriguez and more.
# die struktur
How Germany went from Euro 2000 'disaster' to World Cup champions
This is not a golden generation for Die Nazionale Mannschaft, but the product of a well-laid plan.
# Young Guns
Analysis: The best young players at the 2014 World Cup
It’s a highly competitive field but who makes our special XI?
# adulation
Germany dance back into Berlin on massive open-top Merc truck
The centre of Berlin was thronged with fans celebrating the World Cup success.
# celebrations
Jubilant crowds welcome home German World Cup heroes
The German team have landed in Berlin, where expectant crowds are waiting.
# Analysis
5 things Martin O'Neill and Ireland can learn from the 2014 World Cup
Squad depth is more important than ever and other noteworthy points.
# the unlikely lads
5 cult heroes we loved at the 2014 World Cup
They may have flown under the radar but this bunch impressed us a lot.
# Stars
Here are the best and worst XIs of the 2014 World Cup
Philipp Lahm, Toni Kroos, Lionel Messi and more players who stood out.
# monday
We’ll leave it there so: Contador out, Rihanna lifts the World Cup and all today's sport
There’s also a new Limerick manager and Manchester United’s record kit deal.
# Simulation
The Netherlands' Arjen Robben secures the 'Golden Dive' award
Marcelo, Fred and Georgios Samaras provided competition, but there was only ever going to be one winner.
# Golazos
What was your favourite goal of the 2014 World Cup?
We’ve whittled 171 down to 12…
# Class
Check out the BBC's brilliant, epic end-of-World-Cup montage
We can’t wait for the station’s next effort in four years’ time.
# Lucky
A young Irish football fan is now the proud owner of a piece of World Cup history
Kevin and Oisín Treanor recently attended Germany’s incredible 7-1 win over Brazil.
# Number One
Why Manuel Neuer was the best player at the 2014 World Cup
German goalkeeper displayed remarkable agility, awareness and intelligence.
# Happy Days
Here's how the German media reacted to their side's World Cup triumph
The top-selling Bild daily splashed “1:0″ and “World Champions!” across its front page.
# this is the end
Brazil fires national football coach Felipe Scolari - reports
Last Tuesday’s loss to Germany was the country’s worst defeat since losing the 1950 final game to Uruguay.
# acclaim
Lionel Messi already a great, says Sabella
The 27-year-old Barcelona superstar squandered a glorious chance early in the second half in last night’s World Cup final.
# Looking Back
55 of the most memorable pics from the 2014 World Cup
We look back on some of the images that defined the past month in Brazil.
# Okey doke
'I take my leave with so many great memories': Billo's tribute and farewell speech
Tonight’s World Cup final was Bill O’Herlihy’s last time in the RTÉ chair.
# playing on
Knocked out: Global players’ union want action after World Cup concussions
FIFPro say the decision needs to be taken out of the hands of team doctors.
# Passion
12 things that restored our faith in football at the 2014 World Cup
Crying during anthems, fan reactions, ‘why always me’ and more…
# Lahm of God
'Teamwork, not individuals, the reason Germany won' - Philipp Lahm
The Germany captain says individual players don’t matter.
# timeline
Timeline: How the 2014 World Cup final was won
Argentina will regret their host of missed chances.
# World Cup 2014
Messi wins Golden Ball, James wins Golden Boot, Neuer wins Golden Gloves
Argentina’s superstar picked as the World Cup’s best player despite a disappointing night in the Maracanã.
# Messi-ing in action
Don't cry for me Argentina - Lionel Messi is the loneliest man in the Maracanã
The Argentine playmaker had a last minute free-kick to send the game to penalties.
# Winning
Das ist Götze! Mario's goal wins the World Cup for Germany
The Munich midfielder popped up with seven minutes remaining to score.
# Schumacher II
Here's the incident that somehow resulted in a free kick to Manuel Neuer
Eh, what ref?
# spectacular
Snapshot: Christ the Redeemer holds the sun in his arms
The World Cup final cameraman captured a magnificent shot tonight.
# Injury
Late replacement Kramer forced out of World Cup final with suspected concussion
The Borussia Moenchengladbach midfielder was substituted 32 minutes into his competitive international debut.
AS IT HAPPENED
Germany v Argentina, 2014 World Cup final
The eyes of the world were on the Maracanã tonight. Relive the 2014 World Cup final in our minute-by-minute report.
# Support
Gerrard should remain as England captain, says Beckham
The Liverpool star donned the captain’s armband as England failed to progress from Group D in Brazil.
# Anthem
The defining song of the 2014 World Cup is...
Since Thursday morning, Rio has been humming with Argentinians.
# cats vs dogs
7 animals who really want to watch the World Cup final with you
They’d certainly win the World Cup in ADORABLE.
# Heroes
Goalkeepers shine brightest at 2014 World Cup
The single most impressive goalkeeping display of all, though, may have come from America’s Tim Howard.
# ALTRUISM
Robin van Persie gave his World Cup medal away to a Dutch fan last night
The Man United striker also scored a penalty as Holland comfortably beat the tournament hosts.
# World Cup
No, North Korea didn't tell its citizens they're in the World Cup final
Lots of people were duped by a parody. Again.
# Interview
'Okey doke, we'll leave it there so' - Billo calls time on RTÉ career tonight
The vastly-experienced broadcaster is set to retire after the World Cup final.
# doubt
Brazil coach Scolari leaves decision on future to federation
Last night’s loss came on top of Tuesday’s 7-1 mauling by Germany in the semi-final.
# Analysis
5 talking points ahead of today's Germany-Argentina World Cup final
Can Messi deliver, will the respective stubborn defences be breached and more.