# 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.

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Jul 15th 2014, 8:45 PM

# Looking Back

Power ranking the 17 best moments of the 2014 World Cup

Featuring Christ the Redeemer, Lionel Messi, James Rodriguez and more.

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Jul 15th 2014, 5:37 PM

# 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.

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Jul 15th 2014, 3:36 PM

# Young Guns

Analysis: The best young players at the 2014 World Cup

It’s a highly competitive field but who makes our special XI?

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Jul 15th 2014, 3:25 PM

# 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.

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Jul 15th 2014, 1:02 PM

# celebrations

Jubilant crowds welcome home German World Cup heroes

The German team have landed in Berlin, where expectant crowds are waiting.

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Jul 15th 2014, 10:07 AM

# 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.

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Jul 15th 2014, 7:30 AM

# 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.

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Jul 15th 2014, 7:00 AM

# 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.

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Jul 14th 2014, 8:45 PM

# 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.

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Jul 14th 2014, 7:41 PM

# 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.

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Jul 14th 2014, 5:10 PM

# Golazos

What was your favourite goal of the 2014 World Cup?

We’ve whittled 171 down to 12…

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Jul 14th 2014, 4:06 PM

# 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.

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Jul 14th 2014, 1:38 PM

# 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.

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Jul 14th 2014, 12:32 PM

# Number One

Why Manuel Neuer was the best player at the 2014 World Cup

German goalkeeper displayed remarkable agility, awareness and intelligence.

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Jul 14th 2014, 12:02 PM

# 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.

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Jul 14th 2014, 11:26 AM

# 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.

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Jul 14th 2014, 10:58 AM

# 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.

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Jul 14th 2014, 10:37 AM

# 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.

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Jul 14th 2014, 10:02 AM

# 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.

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Jul 14th 2014, 8:00 AM

# 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.

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Jul 14th 2014, 7:30 AM

# Passion

12 things that restored our faith in football at the 2014 World Cup

Crying during anthems, fan reactions, ‘why always me’ and more…

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Jul 14th 2014, 7:15 AM

# Lahm of God

'Teamwork, not individuals, the reason Germany won' - Philipp Lahm

The Germany captain says individual players don’t matter.

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Jul 14th 2014, 12:10 AM

# timeline

Timeline: How the 2014 World Cup final was won

Argentina will regret their host of missed chances.

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Jul 13th 2014, 11:12 PM

# 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.

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Jul 13th 2014, 11:07 PM

# 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.

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Jul 13th 2014, 10:54 PM

# Winning

Das ist Götze! Mario's goal wins the World Cup for Germany

The Munich midfielder popped up with seven minutes remaining to score.

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Jul 13th 2014, 10:33 PM

# Schumacher II

Here's the incident that somehow resulted in a free kick to Manuel Neuer

Eh, what ref?

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Jul 13th 2014, 10:05 PM

# spectacular

Snapshot: Christ the Redeemer holds the sun in his arms

The World Cup final cameraman captured a magnificent shot tonight.

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Jul 13th 2014, 9:59 PM

# 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.

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Jul 13th 2014, 9:04 PM

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.

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Jul 13th 2014, 7:02 PM

# 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.

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Jul 13th 2014, 4:58 PM

# Anthem

The defining song of the 2014 World Cup is...

Since Thursday morning, Rio has been humming with Argentinians.

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Jul 13th 2014, 4:19 PM

# 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.

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Jul 13th 2014, 3:58 PM

# 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.

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Jul 13th 2014, 2:18 PM

# 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.

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Jul 13th 2014, 11:32 AM

# 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.

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Jul 13th 2014, 11:00 AM

# 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.

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Jul 13th 2014, 10:00 AM

# 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.

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Jul 13th 2014, 9:39 AM

# 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.

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Jul 13th 2014, 8:00 AM