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Germany edged Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title. Just as the final whistle went, the Maracana erupted. There were wild celebrations from the players and the fans. The German players were accompanied by their loved ones and after the match they quietly celebrated with family and friends at the ground. Here are some lovely pictures. German hero and 'miracle boy' Mario Goetze hugs his girlfriend Ann-Kathrin Brommel celebrating the title win. Reuters
Mario Goetze and his girlfriend Kathrin Brommel (L) carry the twin daughters of teammate Jerome Boateng, Soley and Lamia. Reuters
Jerome Boateng (L) and Miroslav Klose pose with children holding the World Cup trophy after their 2014 World Cup final win against Argentina at the Maracana stadium. Reuters
Another legend in the making? Germany's Lukas Podolski plays soccer with his his son Louis Gabriel Podolski. The kid had some decent efforts on goal! Reuters
The bloodied and bruised Bastian Schweinsteiger (R) having a lovely moment with Louis Gabriel Podolski, the son of his teammate Lukas Podolski. Reuters