A chief creator: Only Lionel Messi and Mesut Ozil have more league assists in the top five European divisions since August 2010 than di...

Looking up: Rizzoli spotted he was being shown on the big screen (Picture from Adam Higgins) Shuffling: As a result, Rizzoli quickly...

So near, yet so far: Messi was within touching distance of the World Cup but did not seize the chance with both hands (Picture from...

Decisive moment: Around 20 million viewers in the UK watched Mario Gotze scored the winning goal for Germany (Picture from ...

A mixed bag: Bastian Schweinsteiger (left) was outstanding in the German midfield while Argentine superstar Lionel Messi (right) was a...

Glum-faced: A disappointed Messi trudged down the stairs at the Maracana after collecting the Golden Ball prize (Picture from Adam ...

Germany can end Argentina's FIFA World Cup campaign for a third time in a row when they meet in Sunday's eagerly-anticipated final at the...

Winners again: Germany are back amongst the elite as the squad celebrate their long-awaited success (Picture by Adam Higgins) MARIO...

Chance to make history: Sabella, who replaced Sergio Batista in the hotseat three years ago, will hope to depart in a blaze of glory ...

FOUR Germany players have been named on the 10-man shortlist for the 2014 World Cup Golden Ball award. Thomas Mueller, captain Phillip...