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They were followed by La Liga rivals Barcelona at $3.2 billion and Premier League club Manchester United at number three at $2.81 billion.

Philipp Lahm carried the trophy off the aircraft to cheers and a chorus of "Football's Coming Home" from fans gathered on the airport's viewing terrace.

Loew and his players treated each of their six matches as warm-ups along the way to the final they always seemed confident of reaching - and winning.

Like the other World Cup 2014 doodles, the Germany victory doodle is also animated and features Paul the Octopus.

Despite the 1-0 loss to Germany in the down-to-the-wire, young Argentines climbed onto traffic lights and bus stops, dancing and singing to the beat of drums.

Germany's impressive strength in depth proved the decisive factor in their victory over Argentina as Lionel Messi failed to deliver the golden touch for the South Americans.

Newcastle United have signed French attacking midfielder Remy Cabella from Montpellier on a six-year contract, the Premier League club said on Sunday.

The Maracana became the moment of reckoning for Germany as they ended their 24-year long wait by lifting the World Cup for the first time as a unified nation.

Argentina's national team will be accompanied by legend Maradona as they prepare for Sunday's final against Germany at the Maracana stadium.

Samir Nasri has signed a new five-year contract with Manchester City, keeping him at the English Premier League champion until 2019.

Luiz Felipe Scolari said that he will not talk about his future until the end of the World Cup.

Neymar's agent Ribeiro described Brazil's coach Scolari as an "old jerk" after the Selecao lost 1-7 at the hands of Germany.

Germany handed Brazil their heaviest World Cup loss ever on Tuesday with an astounding 7-1 rout in the semifinals that stunned the host nation.

Scolari has hinted he may recall Barcelona defender Alves to his starting line-up for Tuesday's World Cup semi-final clash against Germany.

Neymar helped Brazil get this far at the World Cup. Now it's up to the rest of the team to win for injured star, coach Scolari said.

Nike will not renew a long-running kit supply deal with United because of the cost of a new contract, a source with knowledge of the negotiations said.