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Germany douses Argentina's fire to lift trophy

Agencies Published July 14, 2014
German fans celebrate during a firework after an outdoor screening near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, on July 13, 2014, as Germany won the FIFA World Cup 2014 final football match against Argentina played in Brazil. More than 200,000 Germany fans thronged in central Berlin for the World Cup final, turning an avenue behind the Brandenburg Gate into a sea of black, red and gold flags. Germany won 1-0. — Photo by AFP
German fans celebrate during a firework after an outdoor screening near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, on July 13, 2014, as Germany won the FIFA World Cup 2014 final football match against Argentina played in Brazil. More than 200,000 Germany fans thronged in central Berlin for the World Cup final, turning an avenue behind the Brandenburg Gate into a sea of black, red and gold flags. Germany won 1-0. — Photo by AFP
German players lift the trophy lift the trophy after the 2014 FIFA World Cup final football match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on July 13, 2014. Germany won 1-0.— Photo by AFP
German players lift the trophy lift the trophy after the 2014 FIFA World Cup final football match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on July 13, 2014. Germany won 1-0.— Photo by AFP
German fans celebrate in their car near the Zoo train station in Berlin. -Photo by AFP
German fans celebrate in their car near the Zoo train station in Berlin. -Photo by AFP
Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (L) Argentina's forward Gonzalo Higuain (C) and Argentina's defender Marcos Rojo look on as the ball crosses the line for a disallowed goal during the final football match between Germany and Argentina for the FIFA World Cup at The Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on July 13, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (L) Argentina's forward Gonzalo Higuain (C) and Argentina's defender Marcos Rojo look on as the ball crosses the line for a disallowed goal during the final football match between Germany and Argentina for the FIFA World Cup at The Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on July 13, 2014. — Photo by AFP
The Empire State Building in New York City, on July 13, 2014, displays the colors of Germany in honor of the Germany after winning the 2014 FIFA World Cup final football match against Argentina by 1-0 following extra-time at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. — Photo by AFP
The Empire State Building in New York City, on July 13, 2014, displays the colors of Germany in honor of the Germany after winning the 2014 FIFA World Cup final football match against Argentina by 1-0 following extra-time at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. — Photo by AFP
Germany's forward Thomas Mueller (C-L) and Germany's midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger celebrate after winning the 2014 FIFA World Cup final football match between Germany and Argentina 1-0 following extra-time at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Germany's forward Thomas Mueller (C-L) and Germany's midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger celebrate after winning the 2014 FIFA World Cup final football match between Germany and Argentina 1-0 following extra-time at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Germany's players hold the World Cup trophy after winning the final football match between Germany and Argentina for the FIFA World Cup at The Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on July 13, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Germany's players hold the World Cup trophy after winning the final football match between Germany and Argentina for the FIFA World Cup at The Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on July 13, 2014. — Photo by AFP
German fans celebrate at an outdoor screening near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, on July 13, 2014, as Germany won the FIFA World Cup 2014 final football match against Argentina played in Brazil. More than 200,000 Germany fans thronged in central Berlin for the World Cup final, turning an avenue behind the Brandenburg Gate into a sea of black, red and gold flags. Germany won 1-0. — Photo by AFP
German fans celebrate at an outdoor screening near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, on July 13, 2014, as Germany won the FIFA World Cup 2014 final football match against Argentina played in Brazil. More than 200,000 Germany fans thronged in central Berlin for the World Cup final, turning an avenue behind the Brandenburg Gate into a sea of black, red and gold flags. Germany won 1-0. — Photo by AFP
Argentina's forward Sergio Aguero reacts after losing the 2014 FIFA World Cup final football match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on July 13, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Argentina's forward Sergio Aguero reacts after losing the 2014 FIFA World Cup final football match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on July 13, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Argentina's fans clash with riot police after Argentina lost to Germany in their 2014 World Cup final soccer match in Brazil, at a public square viewing area in Buenos Aires July 13, 2014. — Photo by Reuters
Argentina's fans clash with riot police after Argentina lost to Germany in their 2014 World Cup final soccer match in Brazil, at a public square viewing area in Buenos Aires July 13, 2014. — Photo by Reuters
IOC chief Thomas Bach, Russia's President Vladimir Putin and FIFA President Joseph Blatter attend the 2014 FIFA World Cup final football match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on July 13, 2014.— Photo by AFP
IOC chief Thomas Bach, Russia's President Vladimir Putin and FIFA President Joseph Blatter attend the 2014 FIFA World Cup final football match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on July 13, 2014.— Photo by AFP
Argentine fans watch the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 final between Argentina and Germany on a giant screen at San Martin square in Buenos Aires, on July 13, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Argentine fans watch the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 final between Argentina and Germany on a giant screen at San Martin square in Buenos Aires, on July 13, 2014. — Photo by AFP
Shakira performs during the 2014 World Cup closing ceremony at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro July 13, 2014. — Photo by Reuters
Shakira performs during the 2014 World Cup closing ceremony at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro July 13, 2014. — Photo by Reuters
A handout photo released on July 13, 2014 by the Bundesregierung, the German government press office, shows German Chancellor Angela Merkel (C) and German President Joachim Gauck (CenterL)celebrating with German players and coach Joachim Loew after Germany won the 2014 FIFA World Cup final football match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. — Photo by AFP
A handout photo released on July 13, 2014 by the Bundesregierung, the German government press office, shows German Chancellor Angela Merkel (C) and German President Joachim Gauck (CenterL)celebrating with German players and coach Joachim Loew after Germany won the 2014 FIFA World Cup final football match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. — Photo by AFP

Germany, the now four-time world champions, the first European team to win it on South American soil, earned the honour of lifting the most recognised trophy in sports with a tooth-and-nail 1-0 victory in a final as terrifically entertaining as the tournament itself.

Argentines reacted with tears, cheers and violence after the dream of a third World Cup title slipped through their fingers, as clashes between hooligans and police ended a massive street party.

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Comments (3) Closed
Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad
Jul 15, 2014 10:33pm
Congratulations to the German soccer team for winning the coveted 2014 soccer world cup in Brazil after a gap of almost quarter of a century. What a great achievement?
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Sultan Rahi
Jul 16, 2014 05:08am
Well done Germany,
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Matt
Jul 16, 2014 02:31pm
Bravo! Mario...what a goal!
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