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Adebayor misses tour with malaria

Striker Emmanuel Adebayor is ruled out of Tottenham's tour of North America after being diagnosed with malaria.

Pogba wins Hyundai Young Player Award

France midfielder Paul Pogba has been named as the Hyundai Young Player Award winner at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, following up his Golden Ball-winning display at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013.

Gotze wonder goal crowns Germany champions

Mario Gotze scored a stunning extra-time goal to settle the 2014 FIFA World Cup  Final in Germany's favour, crowning the Europeans as champions with a 1-0 victory over Argentina at the Maracana.

Messi heralded as Brazil 2014’s best

Argentina’s Lionel Messi has been named as the best player of Brazil 2014, while Manuel Neuer and James Rodriguez claimed the Golden Glove and Golden Boot respectively.

VIDEO: Germany lift the World Cup trophy

Germany lift the World Cup trophy at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro after beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time.

Lahm: This feeling is unbelievable

Philipp Lahm credited Germany's commitment to their game plan and gradual improvement throughout the tournament as the secrets to his country lifting the FIFA World Cup after beating Argentina in the Final.

Rodriguez wins World Cup Golden Boot

Colombia forward James Rodriguez wins the Golden Boot award for finishing top scorer at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Winning the World Cup wouldn’t have made Lionel Messi the best. He already is

VIDEO: Highlights: Germany 1-0 Argentina (aet)

Germany win the 2014 World Cup thanks to Mario Gotze's superb extra-time winner against Argentina at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro.