Germany vs. Argentina: 2014 FIFA World Cup Final Live Updates

Germany are champions of the world! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BsdNUFJCYAAv4IX.png

by ESPN FC via twitter edited by Tom Doyle 7/13/2014 10:08:50 PM
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FT (AET): Germany 1-0 Argentina (Gotze 113') - Germany are champions!

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by Tom Doyle 7/13/2014 5:00:00 PM

3rd & 7 37yd

Well here we are: 170 goals, 63 games, and now just one left -- ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Gillette Boot Room for the 2014 World Cup final!

by Tom Doyle via ESPN 7/13/2014 4:59:00 PM
This is the big one -- either Germany take home their fourth World Cup trophy and become the first European side to do so on South American soil, or Lionel Messi makes a date with destiny to join the likes of Pele and Diego Maradona in the beautiful game’s hall of fame.

by Tom Doyle via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:00:30 PM
World Cupcakes: Argentina vs. Germany
ESPNFC.comThe Men in Blazers, Roger Bennett and Michael Davies, look ahead to the World Cup final between Argentina and Germany and deliver their cupcake-flavored

by Tom Doyle via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:00:52 PM
Hi tom.br it is to soon .lucky I come to see how many minutes to open.:)

by pale via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:04:21 PM
Welcome back pale! We're underway early tonight, on account of it being the final and all. Predictions?

by Tom Doyle via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:04:47 PM
Hi tom...fingers crossed ...hope Argentina takes it home ...

by del hassan via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:05:57 PM
del, good luck to you!

by Tom Doyle via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:06:06 PM
I dont have idea.i want Argentina win but I think this could end 2x0 for Germany

by pale via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:06:26 PM
What will happen, from a Brazilian perspective, should Argentina win?

by cdiddy via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:07:57 PM
cdiddy, I can't imagine that Brazil would take too kindly to it, so I think they'll be rooting for a Germany win.

by Tom Doyle via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:08:24 PM
Tks tom...just too scared to watch it's 1am here in hongkong I wish I could just sleep through and know the next morning Argentina has won it ...haha

by del hassan via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:08:28 PM
del, you can't sleep through it! Moments like this come around once every generation if you're lucky - as an England fan, it's your duty as a fan of a better footballing nation to watch the final!

by Tom Doyle via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:09:07 PM
Hope sabella dont do simeone mistake in cl final with costa and left di maria in bench...

by pale via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:09:12 PM
Low: Argentina more than just Messi
ESPNFC.comAhead of Sunday's World Cup final, Germany manager Joachim Low said that there is more to opponents Argentina than just Lionel Messi.

by Tom Doyle via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:09:21 PM
Hi Tom - any word on DiMaria - is he definitely out?

by Dave via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:09:25 PM
Some speculation among Argentine media that Di Maria starts.

by Miguel Delaney via twitter 7/13/2014 5:09:54 PM
Dave, our man on the ground Miguel Delaney suggests that could be the case, but it's just rumours at the moment.

by Tom Doyle via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:10:16 PM
Does Klinnsman deserve any credit if Germany wins?

by cdiddy via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:10:19 PM
cdiddy, I think you'd have to say yes. He was part of the restructuring, and even though Joachim Low may have been, as many say, the tactical mater, you cannot discount the impact of Jurgen.

by Tom Doyle via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:11:12 PM
Yap you are 100% right tom,

by del hassan via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:11:32 PM
Tom you think klose start the game?

by pale via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:12:36 PM
del, hope you enjoy the game!

by Tom Doyle via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:12:44 PM
pale, he may well do, although I think Low could start him off the bench and bring him on for the second half and possibly extra time.

by Tom Doyle via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:13:12 PM
RACE FOR GOLDEN BOOT: One of Muller, Messi or James will be crowned #worldcup top scorer today fifa.to/1jELRW6 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BsbsTlTCUAEuS0O.jpg

by FIFA World Cup via twitter 7/13/2014 5:13:15 PM
Who will win the Golden Boot, people?

by Tom Doyle via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:13:28 PM
I hope in 8 years the US is at a point where we are GREATLY disappointed not to make it to the semis in WC

by cdiddy via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:13:36 PM
Maradona's shadow looms over Messi
ESPNFC.comSimon Kuper: Even if Lionel Messi inspires Argentina to World Cup glory against Germany, he will always be in Diego Maradona's shadow.

by Tom Doyle via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:13:44 PM
Ozil will score six goals today and win the golden boot.

by Bill via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:14:20 PM
Bill, a strong prediction. I doubt a sextet, but I actually think he may pop up with a goal, just to silence the doubters.

by Tom Doyle via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:14:48 PM
Di Maria likely will match up against Lahm. Even at 100%, I'm not sure he's the favorite, if he's anything less, he shouldn't start

by Azeus via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:14:52 PM
keeping all my fingers crossed for Jogi and THE MANNSCHAFT !! Let's make it 4 after 1954, 1974 and 1990 !! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BscIAC-IYAETTyg.jpg

by Jürgen Klinsmann via twitter 7/13/2014 5:15:18 PM
When things really get going we'll have a few Gillette Boot Room World Cup award votes, so keep your eyes peeled and have your say on the best and worst of the tournament.

by Tom Doyle via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:16:17 PM
Today's the day, let's get nuts!

by Jim via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:16:21 PM
Jurgen just blew my mind with so many conflicting sponsors and countries.

by Jeff via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:17:17 PM
Jeff, he's good like that - but you can't doubt his passion today!

by Tom Doyle via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:17:33 PM
Is it Germany's year once again?

by Tom Doyle via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:18:01 PM
Italy waited 24years to lift world cup again in 2006 will ...can Argentina do it ?

by del hassan via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:18:05 PM
We gonna see ivete.carlos santana.alexadre pires.shakira.wiclef jam..fifa choices are more weird than nfl in superbowl...

by pale via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:19:33 PM
Pale, it's a weird and wonderful list that FIFA has for their guests for the final!

by Tom Doyle via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:19:49 PM
Toni Kroos makes his mark in Brazil
ESPNFC.comMany have wondered for years when Toni Kroos would finally hit the level he's capable of and the 2014 World Cup is that time, writes Raphael Honigstein.

by Tom Doyle via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:20:01 PM
Brazil tri 1970 4 in 2002 .italy 82 and 2006.germany 1990 so... +24 is 2014...

by pale via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:21:49 PM
Just under 80 minutes until kick-off now, and the tension is building - can you feel it?

by Tom Doyle via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:21:57 PM
if the US wants to be a true football power, they will nedd to change their youth system. Less emphaisis on size and physical play and more technical development art a young age. Like the academies in Spain and Germany.

by Masia via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:22:05 PM
Well said, Masia - England could also learn from that advice!

by Tom Doyle via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:22:17 PM
they are not so different in this, England and USA

by Masia via ESPN 7/13/2014 5:23:06 PM

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