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Joy, fireworks in Berlin after World Cup thriller
AFP, Published on 14/07/2014
» BERLIN - Germany erupted in ecstasy Sunday, with fans dancing the night away, the World Cup final win against Argentina that handed the country its historic fourth title.
Messi squanders chance to join the greats
AFP, Published on 14/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Argentina's 1-0 defeat by Germany in Sunday's World Cup final prevented Lionel Messi, who was named Player of the Tournament, from cementing his place in the pantheon of the truly great.
Neuer wins World Cup Golden Glove
AFP, Published on 14/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Germany's Manuel Neuer won the World Cup Golden Glove award for the tournament's best goalkeeper after helping his side to a 1-0 victory over Argentina in Sunday's final.
German fans feverish as World Cup final becomes nailbiter
AFP, Published on 14/07/2014
» More than 200,000 Germany fans thronged in central Berlin for the World Cup final Sunday, turning an avenue behind the Brandenburg Gate into a sea of black, red and gold flags.
Argentina holds breath for World Cup final
AFP, Published on 14/07/2014
» Anxious, excited and immersed in superstition, Argentines inundated public fan parks and prepared a massive party Sunday in hopes their team would win a long-dreamed-of third World Cup title.
World Cup excitement peaks with Germany-Argentina clash
AFP, Published on 13/07/2014
» World Cup fever swept the globe Sunday ahead of the tournament final between Lionel Messi's Argentina and a formidable German team seeking a fourth title.
Brazil booed as Netherlands claim third
AFP, Published on 13/07/2014
» Brazil's miserable World Cup campaign ended in a chorus of boos on Saturday as the hosts slumped to a 3-0 defeat against the Netherlands in the third place playoff match.
Argentina a hotbed of talent - for Europe
AFP, Published on 13/07/2014
» BUENOS AIRES - Football has become a huge export industry for World Cup finalists Argentina with Lionel Messi the leader of a huge flock of talent that has fled abroad to seek riches.
Brazil leader hails World Cup as a success
AFP, Published on 12/07/2014
» BRASíLIA - Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff said the World Cup has been a success but acknowledged the host country's football team needs reform after its humiliating elimination from the tournament.
Brazil booed as Netherlands claim third
AFP, Published on 12/07/2014
» Brazil's miserable World Cup campaign ended to a chorus of boos on Saturday as the hosts slumped to a 3-0 defeat against the Netherlands in the third place playoff match.