14 Jul 2014: Dominic Fifield: Argentina’s captain, Lionel Messi, pulled his team through the group stages but his magic dimmed as the World Cup final approached
12 Jul 2014:
The Germany head coach, Joachim Löw, believes his side’s future is in safe hands even if they do not make history by defeating Argentina in the World Cup final
12 Jul 2014: Dominic Fifield: With Ángel di María and Sergio Agüero struggling with injuries, Gonzalo Higuaín must step up to star alongside Lionel Messi if Argentina are to beat Germany in the World Cup final
11 Jul 2014:
Per Mertesacker has admitted the emphatic nature of Germany’s semi-final victory over Brazil could prove ‘dangerous’ in Sunday’s World Cup final
11 Jul 2014:
Mirolsav Klose has admitted his elation at breaking Ronaldo’s all-time goalscoring record at World Cup finals would be ‘significantly dampened’ if Germany fail to lift the trophy against Argentina
10 Jul 2014:
Marouane Chamakh has agreed a two-year contract to remain at Crystal Palace, with the Morocco international effectively taking a significant pay cut to stay at Selhurst Park
10 Jul 2014:
The Argentina manager, Alejandro Sabella, has admitted Germany’s freshness will hand them a considerable advantage in Sunday’s World Cup final
9 Jul 2014:
Germany’s elated players have united in calls for renewed focus ahead of Sunday’s final, with the squad determined that a decade of preparation will yield a fourth World Cup