Photos: As Germans celebrate World Cup win, Argentina's fans must cope with loss

[caption id=“attachment_1617827” align=“alignleft” width=“940”]  For German fans, it was a day of redemption as their team won their fourth World Cup title after 24 years. Here we see German fans reacting as they watch a live broadcast of the final match between Germany and Argentina at a public viewing area called ‘Fan Mile’ in Berlin. Associated Press[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_1617835” align=“alignleft” width=“940”]  Fans of the Germany national football team celebrate their team’s victory during a live broadcast of the final World Cup match between Germany and Argentina, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro. Associated Press[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_1617843” align=“alignleft” width=“940”]  Goal or not? This German fan was tense as she watched the match live in  ‘Fan Mile’ in Berlin. Associated Press[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_1617833” align=“alignleft” width=“940”]  Bring out the beer, we’ve won: German fans dance after their team won the won the World Cup. Associated Press[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_1617841” align=“alignleft” width=“940”]  Waving the German flag on the streets: Fans celebrate on the streets of Frankfurt after their team won. Associated Press[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_1617845” align=“alignleft” width=“940”]  Thousands of German fans wait for the live broadcast of the final match between Germany and Argentina at the World Cup at a public viewing area near the Brandenburg Gate, in Berlin. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_1617837” align=“alignleft” width=“940”]  For Argentina’s fans, it would be a day of disappointment. Here they are seen cheering for their team before the match started. Associated Press[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_1617851” align=“alignleft” width=“940”]  Oh dear, we’ve lost it. This Argentina fan can’t believe the result of the final match. Associated Press[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_1617853” align=“alignleft” width=“940”]  While fireworks explode to celebrate Germany’s win, you can’t help but feel sorry for this young fan from Argentina. Associated Press[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_1617855” align=“alignleft” width=“940”]  An Argentina fan clenches her fists while watching the World Cup final match between Argentina and Germany. Associated Press[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_1617857” align=“alignleft” width=“940”]  An Argentine football fan is consoled at the end of the FIFA World Cup final soccer match between Germany and Argentina. Associated Press[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_1617847” align=“alignleft” width=“940”]  Disappointed fans stay on a sidewalk after Argentina was defeated by Germany during the final match of the World Cup outside the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Associated Press[/caption]