Fans: Football fans across the globe were tonight enjoying the culmination of what has been dubbed 'the best World Cup ever' with Germany taking on Argentina in the glittering final in Rio de Janeiro''
Argentina and Germany were locked at 0-0 in the World Cup final tonight, as both teams battled to take home the famous trophy.
Despite Germany having gone into the game on the back of a 7-1 humiliation of Brazil, it was Argentina who had the better chances in the first half - with Gonzalo Higuain breaching goalkeeper Manuel Neuer's net, only for the goal to be ruled offside.
Thousands had crammed into the world-famous Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, with millions more tuning in around the globe and fan parks packed on Copacabana beach, Berlin and Buenos Aires.
And a host of famous fans were in the stadium for the final game, including singer Rihanna, football legend Pele and supermodel Gisele.
Main man Messi: In captain Lionel Messi Argentina boast one of the world's greatest current players who can turn a big game in a flash and would dearly love to bring home the World Cup for the first time since 1986''
Family outing: David Beckham and his three sons Brooklyn, Cruz and Romeo were all in attendance - with the boys all wearing Argentina kits''
Switched allegiances: David Beckham was in the crowd for the final with his young sons,
Warm welcome: Brazilian soccer legend Pele (left) greets former English star David Beckham as the two take their seats for the game''
Former England star David Beckham was also in the crowd with his sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz showing their support for Argentina, by wearing the country's famous blue and white strip, despite the fact their their father's most infamous moment on the football pitch came against the Argentines during France 1998, when he recieved a red card for kicking out at Diego Simeone.
German chancellor Angela Merkel was no doubt cheering on her country, as she sat a few seats from Russian President Vladimir Putin - whose country will host the next World Cup in 2018.
Football fan: Singer Rihanna was in full voice as she cheered in the VIP seats of the Maracana''And you know what ? Flora Lyimo in Brazil too''yani Still think is Brazil are playing here to night '' mbuta nanga'' I love Brazil ''
Cheering them on: Rihanna had said before the match that she would be supporting Germany, but she had drawn a Brazilian flag on her neck''
All smiles: Sir Mick Jagger sported an England cap as he watched the match, after he was criticised for backing losing teams during the tournament'' Yani yeye bado yupo na British Boy's'' hahahhaaa' Dont we wish tungekuwa ndiyo tunacheza apa leo''yani pangekuwa hapatoshiii'''
Unlucky: Gonzalo Higuain of Argentina puts the ball past German 'keeper Manuel Neuer, only for it to be ruled offside..MBUTA NANGA''RUWA MANGI!!
False dawn: Higuain celebrates with teammate Marcos Rojo before learning his goal had been disallowed''
On the pitch: Germany's Thomas Mueller is challenged by Argentina's Marcos Rojo and Ezequiel Garay during tonight's final''
Battle: Argentina's Gonzalo Higuain fights for the ball with Germany's Christoph Kramer and Jerome Boateng''
Punished: Germany's Benedikt Hoewedes gets a yellow card from Italian referee Nicola Rizzoli
According to FIFA, 909.6 million people watched at least one minute of the 2010 World Cup final in South Africa, while 900 million people watched the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony.
Prior to tonight's kick off fans in the stadium were treated to a glittering closing ceremony involving around 1,000 people - including 400 samba dancers and musicians, pop star Shakira and supermodel Gisele.
The Columbian singer joined forces to perform Dare with Carlinhos Brown, while Brazilian singer Alexandre Pires, Carlos Santana and Wyclef Jean will provide a rendition of the World Cup official anthem, We Will Find A Way.
And Gisele, one of Brazil's most famous exports, escorted the famous trophy, encased in a specially-designed Louis Vuitton trunk, into the stadium with 2010's winning captain, former Spain star Carles Puyol.
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