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Slick BBC shade it over ITV but World Cup final TV coverage was just fine

BBC predictably won the night with its smooth professionalism but suit-less, larky ITV displayed plenty of enjoyable charm There were stats so many stats! This is the third game since 1946 in which a country beginning with A played against a country ending in N, and so forth. I know you love stats,…

World Cup Football Daily: Germany crowned champions of the world

A late goal from Mario Götze sees Germany defeat Argentina in the World Cup final Continue reading...

VIDEO: BBC Sport's closing World Cup montage

Watch the closing montage to BBC Sport's coverage of World Cup 2014, after Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the final.

World Cup 2014: Berlin erupts in victory after 120 nail-biting minutes

Black-red-and-gold facepaint smudged by tears of elation as crowds spill onto the streets in triumph after final whistle By midnight, as fireworks erupted above the Brandenburg Gate, the crowds were singing the old German football chant "Schön, wie ist das schön, sowas hat man lange…

World Cup 2014: Pride and devastation among the crowds of Buenos Aires

Giant Argentinian flag carried through city centre celebrating team's solid fight against Germany, despite loss at final hurdle In Buenos Aires, thousands of people who had been waving Argentinian flags on the city's streets since the early morning seemed unfazed by the defeat, bursting into chants…

Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup final with late Mario Götze goal

The best images from the Maracanã in pictures Lionel Messi wins Golden Ball as best player at World Cup When the goal finally arrived, 112 minutes into a long, wearing night, there were members of Germanys entourage who seemed intent on re-enacting the infamous end to the Ryder Cup at…

World Cup final: Player ratings

Which Germany player impressed with his high-tempo work-rate, and how will Lionel Messi's final contribution be remembered?

Germany 1-0 Argentina: Brazil 2014 World Cup final player ratings

Jérôme Boateng was man of the match, Lionel Messi menaced the German defence and Philipp Lahm ran riot Continue reading...

Argentina lack Lionel Messi magic as Germany win World Cup final

The captain pulled his team through the group stages but his magic dimmed as the World Cup final approached Lionel Messi had stood, hands on hips and shoulders slightly hunched, for almost two minutes while Bastian Schweinsteiger received treatment at his feet. The ball had been placed for a…