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As 1000s of football fans head back to their homes, Brazilians, more than anyone, will be wondering, what now?

Never, ever write off the Germans.

It all started at the Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo more than a month ago.

Brazilians are more worried about their pocketbooks than the scoreboard.

From the outset in Brazil, the Germans looked like a team on a mission.

It took Germany 24 years to realise that potential, but they did not care; they were champions of the world.

Match to now take place after Sri Lanka due to non-availability of a suitable venue.

Right-hander says he will retire after series against Pakistan in August.

Pakistan just a point ahead of arch-rivals India, who played out a high-scoring draw against England recently.

The 2014 World Cup awards and statistics as designated by FIFA after Sunday's final.

Germany breaks heart of nation, after depriving Argentina of its first World Cup win in almost 3 decades.

Brazil's football confederation will not renew national coach Luiz Felipe Scolari's contract.

Become 1st European team to win World Cup held in South America.

Mario Goetze makes Germany fourth time world champion.

Some Brazilians were so angry after the loss to Germany that they wore the orange Dutch jersey.

Swimmer Kiran Khan has high hopes without being facilitated.

Brazil coach defends team, his own track record after side’s loss.

MotoGP racer breaks the 1984 record held previously by Hailwood.

Pakistan player and coach recall visit to Nablus for football event.

Pakistan languishing at sixth spot in latest ICC standings.

Brazil captain cites failure as a moment of great sadness.

Among the well-known, the less recognised have left their marks too.

Netherlands coach optimistic of EPL role following win over Brazil.

The final will be "the most important match of our lives for our country," says Messi.

Despite all his ups and downs, Afridi maintains his iron grip on fanfare and stardom.

The weight of wearing the No 10 jersey and captain band has never been heavier for Messi

Netherlands take third place in football Worldcup 2014.

Pakistan athletes hope for top-three finish to qualify for 2016 Rio Olympics.

Spotlight swings on country’s subsequent project after Fifa World Cup.

Captain hails outgoing teammate’s contribution to the club.

South Africa captain proud of his players after 82-run victory over Sri Lanka.

World governing body wants Pakistan cueist to train in England.

40% reduction in the number of both minor and serious injuries at the World Cup.

1990 winners, Argentina meet today at the majestic Maracana for finale.

Germany coach set to move in for the kill against Argentina today.

ICC team concluded that he used "an illegal bowling action," Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said in a statement.

The pair put on 198 to take England to 496 on the fourth day in reply to India's first innings 457.

A selection of facts and figures around the World Cup finals in Brazil.

Ghana’s national amputee football team is gearing up to compete in a world cup of its own in Mexico later this year.

Playing in Spain a lifelong dream, says outgoing Liverpool striker.

Junior national cricket team to tour England in August.

Pakistan’s top pitcher also hopes for a place in major leagues abroad.

Chaman-based footballer eager to prove skills in new club.

Whelan on the run after being accused of selling World Cup tickets illegally.

Oldest golfing major starts next week with top players in contention.

Aussie spin-bowler satisfied with training during time in Colombo.

Angel di Maria joins training session with South American side.

Losing semi-finalists to clash for the 12th time today at the Estadio Nacional .

If Argentina wins the World Cup, Messi will be mentioned in same sentence as Maradona and Pele for the rest of time

Despite traditional rivalry between Brazil and Argentina, Neymar says he will be cheering for his Barcelona team-mate.