Germany has taken the World Cup this year, defeating Argentina in the final match for the second time in history. Some are calling it the best tournament ever.
With a late overtime goal by substitute Mario Götze, Germany was crowned champion for the fourth time in history.
They are the first ever European team to win a FIFA World Cup in South America.
CCTV’s Joel Richards has been in Rio de Janeiro throughout the tournament.
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Sven Goldmann, a German sports journalist, joined CCTV’s Asieh Namdar to discuss the final match and Germany’s well-deserved victory.
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Co-author of The Glorious World Cup David Sterry also joined to discuss what he refers to as “the best World Cup we will ever see.”
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