After a month-long fiesta of football, Germany are the world champions. Deservedly so too.

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Germany's Chelsea forward Andre Schurrle: "This is the best moment of my life. I had to cry because I was so overcome. I couldn't stop it. It was always a dream to become a world champion. We are so looking forward to celebrating with our fans in Berlin tomorrow."

Some marvellous quotes have come through the translation system here from Mats Hummels:

"I am still completely trapped in another world, physically too exhausted to be able to rejoice euphorically. But that will come in the coming days."

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The Monday front page of German newspaper Bild reads simply: 'World Champions!"

There's nothing else to say.

As you can imagine the scenes in Berlin were pretty raucous...

Argentina manager Alejandro Sabella: "These are very close matches and when you make a mistake, you know it's difficult to turn it around. But in general terms, I'm very proud and my boys played an extraordinary World Cup.

"It was very exciting to see them play and it's clear they gave everything for the Argentine jersey. They can look themselves in the mirror and know they gave everything. I congratulate my players for their extraordinary work and also congratulate Germany on winning the title."

James Rodriguez was the winner of the Golden Boot after scoring six times for Colombia.

He joins a long list of legendary names - and Oleg Salenko. Take a look at the full list here.

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Germany captain Philipp Lahm: "Whether we have the best individual players or whatever does not matter, you have to have the best team.

"We stepped up time and again in the tournament, did not let ourselves get distracted by any disruption, went on our way.

"And at the end you stand there as world champions - an unbelievable feeling. The team has remained quiet and patient."

Matt, Skegness: How on earth is Lionel Messi player of the tournament? I just watched the best team win - justly - and then that farce award.

Zad: Oh God, now the Messi slating will really begin. He's still better than Paolo Rossi and yes, Pele. Commiserations to Argentina, but you have to take your chances. Alejandro Sabella and Messi can be proud.

Social media comments from around the world are being translated and curated by the BBC's multilingual World Cup Twitter conversation, @viabbc., external

Cristian Ceballos (Spain):, external It was not possible. Argentina were better but that is football. Lionel Messi is still the best in history. Congratulations to Germany.

Northampton Town FC on Twitter:, external "Once you have made your NTFC debut at Sixfields, picking up a World Cup winners medal is all there is left for Ron-Robert Zieler to do."

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That Gonzalo Higuain miss gets more and more painful with each viewing. He won't sleep easily this evening.

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Germany's players are still out on the pitch celebrating. Lukas Podolski has just been clapping to the crowd with a World Cup in his hand.

Careful now.

Lukas Podolski is not letting go of the World Cup trophy as Germany's players continue to celebrate on the Maracana pitch.

It's less than two months now until England's next game - a friendly with Norway on 3 September...

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Russian President Vladimir Putin was at the final tonight and was met by Fifa President Sepp Blatter and Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff.

They handed over a World Cup 2018 signed certificate to Russia - hosts of the next tournament of course. Will England be there?

Bizarrely, Newcastle have just announced the signing of France midfielder Remy Cabella...

England striker Daniel Sturridge:, external "Not even gonna lie I'm jealous it's not me. Fuel for the fire I guess... One day I hope to help England win something. That's the dream..."

Alan Hansen
MOTD analyst

"This World Cup has been sublime, the matches have been great, tonight was terrific to watch and the goal that won the World Cup was extra special.

"I'll still be watching football on television but I'd like to thank everyone who has worked here and watched this programme. I've had a great time, and worked with some great people."

Cue Brazil montage...

Former England defender Rio Ferdinand
MOTD analyst

"James Rodriguez gets my vote for player of the tournament. Lionel Messi did some fantastic things but he wasn't doing it consistently."

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Alan:, external Julian Draxler and Marco Reus to come into this team? Exciting times for German football fans.