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Goetze scored a stunning goal in the extra-time as Germany defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final to win their fourth World Cup title.

Holding its breath for a third World Cup title, Argentina is ramping up preparations for a massive party, closing streets and setting up giant screens across the country.

Argentina have already sent the biggest contingent of fans to Brazil during the month-long tournament, flooding cities to follow their team.

Hierro returns to Madrid 11 years after surprisingly exiting alongside former coach Vicente del Bosque.

Argentina and Germany were both back at work on Thursday, secretly hatching their plans for Sunday's World Cup final at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro.

Brazilian star Neymar was injured in a challenge with Colombia defender Juan Zuniga in World Cup quarter-final.

The Netherlands ran out of steam, losing to Argentina in a penalty shootout following a 0-0 draw.

Sergio Romero stopped two spot kicks as Argentina beat Van Gaal's team 4-2 in a penalty shootout in the World Cup semi-finals, advancing to the final against Germany.

Romero saved two penalties to give Argentina the win after game finished 0-0 following extra time. Messi and Co. will now face Germany in finals.

Current La Liga champions Atletico Madrid have secured Bayern Munich's Croatian striker Mario Mandzukic.

Coach Sabella revealed Benfica midfielder Perez is likely to replace injured Angel di Maria.

Brazil's stunned football stars struggled to explain one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history after they lost their semi-final 7-1 to Germany.

Scolari said watching his side being crushed 7-1 by Germany was the worst day of his life as they suffered the most humiliating result in their illustrious soccer history.

Germany are undefeated in Brazil but haven't had to face a Latin American team yet: their four wins were against Portugal, the United States, Algeria and France.

Cole has arrived in Italy for a medical with AS Roma and is expected to sign a two-year deal with the Serie A club.

Schweinsteiger said he was saddened Neymar will not feature in their semi-final but believed the hosts may play above themselves with the whole nation behind them.