FIFA president gives World Cup 9.25 out of 10
FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Monday lavished praise on the World Cup in Brazil, saying it had been a "very special" event.
Tue Jul 15 2014
Brazil, Germany, Russia leaders lunch before Cup final
President Dilma Rousseff hosted a luncheon Sunday with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, President Vladimir Putin and other leaders before attending the World Cup final.
Sun Jul 13 2014
The showdown has begun - the World Cup final in Brazil
The World Cup final kicked off at the Maracana Stadium on Sunday with Germany wearing its traditional white shirts and Argentina playing in dark blue.
Sun Jul 13 2014