Germany's Mario Gotze became the first substitute to score the winner in a World Cup final
More than 250,000 German fans are estimated to have watched the game at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate
More than 25,000 police, soldiers and firefighters ensured there was tight security around the Maracana
Thousands of supporters packed on to Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana beach to watch the match on big screens
Colombian singer Shakira performed some of her most recognisable hits at the closing ceremony
Fifa president Sepp Blatter is by Russia President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel
Brazil legend winner, compatriot Kaka and ex-England skipper David Beckham were in attendance
Germany fans were determined to see their side stop Argentina winning in the home of Brazilian football
Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain had spurned a golden opportunity in the 21st minute of the final
Napoli striker Higuain did sweep Ezequiel Lavezzi's cross into the net shortly after - but was offside
Germany defender Benedikt Howedes headed against the post in first-half stoppage-time
Argentina did not manage a shot on target, with Lionel Messi dragging a decent chance wide
Some Argentina fans inside the Maracana could barely watch the action in a tense period of extra time
Germany's win was their fourth World Cup triumph - and the first since reunification in 1990
Gotze's winning goal was the 32nd goal by a substitute at the tournament, a World Cup record
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