Mario Goetze scored a superb extra
time winner as Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to become the first European team to
win a World Cup held in South America. Germany has now won four World Cups,
putting the European powerhouse just one behind Brazil’s record tally of five.
Bayern Munich star Goetze struck in the 113th
minute to finally break Argentina’s resistance as Lionel Messi’s dream of
emulating Diego Maradona ended in defeat.
- Golden Ball Award: Golden Ball was awarded to Argentina
captain Lionel Messi for his outstanding displays at Brazil
2014.
- Golden Boot Award: Golden
Boot was awarded goes to the top goal scorer at the FIFA World Cup who at
Brazil 2014 was Colombia’s James Rodriguez.
- Golden Glove Award: Golden Glove was awarded to the tournament’s most
outstanding goalkeeper who at Brazil 2014 was deemed to be Germany’s
Manuel Neuer.
- Young Player Award: Young
Player award was awarded to France’s Paul Pogba for his
excellent displays at Brazil 2014.
- Fair Play Award: The
FIFA Fair Play Award will go to the team with the tournament’s best
disciplinary record. Only teams that reach the knockout phase are
eligible. Colombia won this award.
- Final Tournament Standings:
Winner: Germany
Runners-Up: Argentina
Third: Netherlands
Fourth:Brazil
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