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'Made in Germany' may be ultimate World Cup winner
The German economy is set to benefit as the country's football victory draws shoppers to the "Made in Germany" brand, says a research firm.
Did Messi deserve player of the Cup?
Ouch. Argentine football great Maradona says awarding Lionel Messi the World Cup's golden ball was just a marketing ploy.
Jorge Knijnik and Ramon Spaaij: Question of Cup's legacy remains
The losing World Cup teams and fans are licking their wounds while Germany will celebrate for at least four years.
Michael Burgess: Germany's victory saves the blushes of broken Brazilians
With one sublime moment yesterday Germany broke a 24-year drought - and saved the World Cup for Brazil.
Queen of Europe, maybe next the world
Angela Merkel does not want to complete her full term as German Chancellor and plans to resign before elections in 2017, according to reports.
Will's big Messi day
Ten-year-old Kiwi Will Richardson's dream of meeting Argentine football star Lionel Messi came true yesterday in front of 80,000 screaming fans.
Punters splash $2m on final
Kiwis bet more than $2 million on the 2014 Fifa World Cup final, making it the TAB's third most popular sporting event in history.
World Cup final: Five things we learned
What did we learn from Germany's 1-0 World Cup final over Argentina in Rio this morning? Michael Burgess analyses the big result.
Germany wins World Cup with late goal
Germany claimed their fourth World Cup title after Mario Goetze scored in the second half of extra time in a 1-0 win over Argentina.
Nick McDonald: More trading lessons from the World Cup
The World Cup provides many lessons for anyone looking to perform at the highest level and that includes those in the challenging world of trading financial markets.
Final fever in action at Auckland pub
German supporters have outnumbered Argentine fans at The Fox in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour.
Pure gold World Cup moments
Marcelo looked wide-eyed, stunned when he scored the first goal of the World Cup ... against his own team. Hardly the most auspicious of starts for Brazil.
Brazil had no defence
Now we know why the rest of the world glories whenever the All Blacks crash out of the Rugby World Cup at the hands of France.
Cup has been a real knockout
If you feel like this World Cup has been more dramatic than most, you're right.
Football: Germany's Loew on a high
If you think the All Blacks are consistent - take a look at the German football team. Just like their cars and appliances, German sides are uber reliable, in a much more global game.
Michael Burgess: Germans will try to get Messi
Tomorrow, Germany will need to stop Argentine superstar Lionel Messi, who has been superb at this World Cup, writes Michael Burgess.
Football: Brazilians left to pick up pieces after loss
The party is over. The carnival that has gripped Brazil over the past month has come to a shuddering, embarrassing halt.
Pope v Pope in Brazil's Cup finale
The "hand of God" proved decisive when Maradona's goal put paid to England's World Cup dream in 1986.
Sibling rivalry reaches fever pitch
For brothers Liam, 10, and Ryan, 7, sibling rivalry has reached its peak ahead of Monday's World Cup final. Liam is backing Germany while Ryan is supporting Argentina.
Editorial: Football's magic snares even the non-believers
Editorial: The past month has shown once again the hold of the tournament, even on people who spare not a thought for football at any other time.
Sam Malcolmson: Detail and defence keys to final victory
Little things have every chance of winning or losing the World Cup final. But first, let's address the big things.
Friday playlist: Ten great FIFA songs
The FIFA World Cup final is upon us. Football fans across the world will be biting their nails when Germany go head to head with Argentina.