Former England striker Alan Shearer
MOTD analyst

"Mario Gotze has a hell of a lot to do when the ball comes to him. The first touch was brilliant and the finish was out of this world."

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Argentina were behind for seven minutes of the World Cup. Unfortunately for them, it was the wrong seven...

Ross Gordon:, external A lot of people thought back in 2010 that Germany would be ready to win in 2014 and they've done it with style. Great team.

Former England international Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live

"Overall Germany deserve it. Argentina, we had glimpses of what they could do but they stuttered their way through the tournament. Tonight I feel sorry for them because they had chances at key moments but they did not take them.

"Germany have ground it out but if you are going to score a goal that is worthy of winning the World Cup that was certainly it from Mario Gotze."

Mario Gotze joins the likes of Andres Iniesta, Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, Andreas Brehme and Jose Burruchaga as scorers of decisive goals in World Cup finals.

The 22-year-old was the second youngest German player of all time. He will never be forgotten now...

Mark Lawrenson
BBC analyst

"You might argue that the goal that won Germany the World Cup was the most difficult chance of the night."

Tears flow in the stands as Argentina supporters can't quite believe it. The subs on the back page of the Berliner breathe a sigh of relief.

Germany fans were ultra confident before the game, and they have delivered.

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Mario Gotze is the toast of a nation! Germany win their fourth World Cup.

Nicholas Waite:, external Brilliant goal from Mario Gotze, cool as you like. Didn't even look phased with the celebration either - talk about composure!

Ashic Mahtab:, external You have got to feel sorry for Lionel Messi. Joins the ranks of Marco van Basten et al. Greatest players never to win a World Cup.

Nik:, external Mario Gotze will get the plaudits but Manuel Neuer has been immense for the Germans throughout.

Germany have won it!

Lionel Messi takes it - over the top! Not his day, not their night...

Long delay here. Lionel Messi lines up the free-kick, he's a long way out. He can't from here - can he?

Mark Lawrenson
BBC analyst

"Romero is asking to go forward. Why stop him? He is asking to go forward but is being ignored."

Get up there Sergio Romero!

120 mins done - we have TWO MINUTES added on. Two minutes between Germany and glory.

Free-kick to Argentina.

Former England defender Danny Mills
BBC Radio 5 live

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"There will be more than dancing in Dusseldorf this evening, but this will be massively celebrated in Brazil as well. The last thing they wanted was an Argentina victory.

"Argentina had plenty of chances to win it but unfortunately for them their chances fell to the wrong players."

Germany may get a second on the break - Thomas Muller is in and pokes it across goal but Mesut Ozil can't get there.

Here comes the BFG - Per Mertesacker on for Ozil. Two World Cup winners at the Arsenal next season?

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport Chief Football Writer

"Germany fans counting down the clock and the Brazilian supporters in here roaring on Joachim Low's side - even jeering Lionel Messi when he failed to keep the ball in play. Can Argentina somehow beat the imposing presence of the magnificent Manuel Neuer?"

Mark Lawrenson
BBC analyst

"Neuer knew exactly where Messi's header was going. He saw it coming and decided to stay on his line."

Everyone's up top for Argentina, with Javier Mascherano playing as a sweeper.