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          Fifa

          Latest news and updates about football's world governing body, responsible for organising the World Cup and the Club World Cup

          Germany won their fourth World Cup.

          Germany return to top of Fifa’s rankings, UAE up to 65th

          SportJuly 17, 2014
          Germany's Christoph Kramer lies on the pitch during the Fifa World Cup 2014 final between Germany and Argentina at the Estadio do Maracana in Rio de Janeiro. Diego Azubel / EPA

          ‘Is this the final,’ disoriented Christoph Kramer asked World Cup final referee

          FootballJuly 17, 2014
          Neymar, left, proved to be the star player for Brazil and the face of World Cup 2014. Adrian Dennis / AFP

          World Cup from A to Z: Sinking feeling for Brazil and Luis Suarez but Mario Gotze rises above all

          FootballJuly 15, 2014
          In pictures: World champions Germany arrive home to rousing reception

          In pictures: World champions Germany arrive home to rousing reception

          FootballJuly 15, 2014

          Extra Time podcast: Brazil defeat was World Cup 2014’s standout event - Ep 38

          SportJuly 15, 2014
          Liverpool and Barcelona agree deal for striker Luis Suarez on July 11, 2014. David Ramos/Getty Images

          Barcelona’s Luis Suarez is now in ‘one of the greatest clubs in the world’ says Sepp Blatter

          SportJuly 15, 2014
          Riot police clash with demostrators before the World Cup final match between Argentina and Germany in Rio de Janeiro. Nacho Doce / Reuters

          World Cup Diary, Day 30: Protests take a back seat

          SportJuly 14, 2014
          Former Spanish international Carles Puyol and model Gisele Bundchen present the World Cup trophy in a Louis Vuitton case prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match between Germany and Argentina. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

          Gisele Bündchen for Louis Vuitton at World Cup final

          The NationalJuly 14, 2014
          Philipp Lahm of Germany lifts the World Cup trophy after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time at The Maracana. Matthias Hangst / Getty Images

          World Cup 2014 win proves Germany are a team for all continents

          FootballJuly 14, 2014
          Germany’s Mario Gotze shoots to score a goal past Argentina’s goalkeeper Sergio Romero during extra-time in their 2014 World Cup final at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Kai Pfaffenbach / Reuters

          Germany edge Argentina to win World Cup 2014

          FootballJuly 14, 2014
          Manuel Neuer, centre, kisses the World Cup after Germany beat Argentina 2-1 on Sunday night. Clive Rose / Getty Images

          World Cup win ‘unbelievable’ moment for ecstatic Manuel Neuer

          FootballJuly 14, 2014
          In pictures: Germany beat Argentina in the World Cup final

          In pictures: Germany beat Argentina in the World Cup final

          FootballJuly 14, 2014
          Javier Mascherano, second from left, was bitterly disappointed after Argentina were beaten in the 2014 World Cup final on Sunday. Victor R Caivano / AP Photo

          Javier Mascherano feeling ‘immense pain’ after World Cup defeat

          FootballJuly 14, 2014
          Lionel Messi did not produce his best performance despite playing in a surprisingly open game, writes our columnist. Pedro Ugarte / AFP

          Huge opportunity gone amiss for Lionel Messi at World Cup 2014

          FootballJuly 14, 2014
          Germany's Mario Gotze, left, celebrates near teammate Thomas Mueller after scoring a goal during extra time in their 2014 World Cup final against Argentina at the Maracana. Dylan Martinez / Reuters

          Loew inspired Gotze to ‘show the world you are better than Messi’

          FootballJuly 14, 2014
          In pictures: Brazil players to watch out for at Rio 2016 and Russia 2018

          In pictures: Brazil players to watch out for at Rio 2016 and Russia 2018

          SportJuly 13, 2014
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