England prove too strong for Scotland Wayne Rooney silenced the ferocious home supporters inside Celtic Park as England eased to victory over Scotland.
Italy hire Antonio Conte as manager Antonio Conte is the new coach of Italy with a two-year contract that will take him through the 2016 European Championship.
Argentina hire Tata Martino as coach Former Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino has been named the new Argentina boss by the Argentinian Football Association.
Germany parade World Cup in Berlin Hundreds of thousands of fans welcomed Germany's World Cup-winning players as they paraded the trophy through Berlin.
Sabella: We needed more efficiency Argentina manager Alejandro Sabella suggested "results are always secondary" to performances, as he hailed his side's efforts.
Low on win: 'Joy will remain forever' Germany coach Joachim Low claimed his "joy and happiness will remain forever" after he guided his side to World Cup glory.
Scolari out as Brazil manager Brazil will be searching for a new coach after dismissing Luiz Felipe Scolari, according to a report by TV Globo.
Messi: Golden Ball 'means very little' FIFA gave Messi the Golden Ball as the World Cup's top player, though he would much rather have won the World Cup itself.
Lionel Messi wins Golden Ball award Argentina captain Lionel Messi has won FIFA's Golden Ball award, despite being unable to inspire his side to World Cup glory.
Gotze gives Germany World Cup Germany were crowned world champions for the fourth time thanks to a stunning extra-time winner from Mario Gotze.
Dutch beat Brazil to claim bronze Brazil were booed off the pitch in Brasilia as their disappointing World Cup campaign ended in another humiliating defeat.
Sabella: Argentina were superior Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella said his players gave "the last drop of our sweat" to edge past the Netherlands.
Louis Van Gaal defends sub decisions After being knocked out of the World Cup on penalties, Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal defended his substitutions.
Low: German plan worked perfectly Germany's quick counter-attacks worked exactly as planned, coach Joachim Low said after their 7-1 dismantling of Brazil.
Miroslav Klose sets new scoring record Miroslav Klose netted against Brazil in the semifinals to become the all-time leading World Cup goalscorer with 16.
