Postpublished at 16:03 British Summer Time 10 July 2014
That is the end of Sportsday for today. We will back tomorrow with all the latest from the World Cup.
Summary
Argentina beat the Netherlands on penalties to face Germany in final
Fifa rejects Luis Suarez appeal over four-month ban
Round-up of media and online reaction
The latest transfer news and breaking stories
GET INVOLVED: What's the dullest ever sporting spectacle?
Postpublished at 16:03 British Summer Time 10 July 2014
Netherlands leave basepublished at 15:57 British Summer Time 10 July 2014
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Netherlands squad leave their hotel on the outskirts of Sao Paulo en route to Brasilia for the third place play-off against hosts Brazil.
Coach Louis van Gaal, also now finally en route to Manchester United, waved to the small group of fans waiting in the heavy rain.
Van Gaal will arrive at Old Trafford with his reputation enhanced but the Dutch have once again proved to be the World Cup's nearly men after losing in the final four years ago.
World Cup final countdownpublished at 15:54 British Summer Time 10 July 2014
On BBC Radio 5live at 7.30pm tonight, Mark Chapman will be live from Rio with all the build-up ahead of Sunday's World Cup Final.
He will be joined by former England defender Danny Mills, football writer Sam Wallace and the BBC's European football expert Andy Brassel.
Ask Fifa vice-president Jim Boycepublished at 15:50 British Summer Time 10 July 2014
Image source, Getty ImagesIn three hours, Fifa vice-president Jim Boyce will be taking your questions on the World Cup live on BBC World Service.
If you want to ask him something about the tournament Tweet using the hashtag #askfifa or post on the World Have Your Say Facebook page., external
How World Cup teams are perceivedpublished at 15:47 British Summer Time 10 July 2014
Image source, Getty ImagesExperts compile a database which reveals the words most frequently used to describe countries at the World Cup using a range of media sources.
England's most frequent descriptions are "exciting", "inexperienced" and "disappointing" while Brazil are "emotional", "popular" and "desperate".
World Cup finalists Argentina are "confident", "unconvincing" and have "flair" while Germany are "powerful", "focused" and "committed".
Nasri signs new contractpublished at 15:38 British Summer Time 10 July 2014
Image source, Getty ImagesManchester City midfielder Samir Nasri signs a new five-year contract with the Premier League club.
Nasri, 27, who joined from Arsenal in 2011, tells the club website: "I'm 27 now and if you listen to some of the best managers in the game, they say that a midfield player's best years are between 27 and 30 so I hope that I will give my best years to City.
"It took me time to adjust to living in Manchester because when you move here from London, it is a big change, but last year everything was perfect - I enjoyed my football and I love living in Manchester, feel very settled and I think that showed on the pitch."
Scolari under firepublished at 15:32 British Summer Time 10 July 2014
Image source, AFPNeymar's agent Wagner Ribeiro launches scathing attack on Brazil's Luis Felipe Scolari, according to the Independent., external
He issues a six-point critique and labels Scolari "arrogant, repulsive, conceited and ridiculous".
Neymar, 22, missed the 7-1 defeat to Germany after breaking a bone in his back.
'Richardson to sign for Aston Villa'published at 15:21 British Summer Time 10 July 2014
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Express & Star report, external that Fulham's Kieran Richardson is set to sign for Aston Villa on a free transfer within the next 24 hours.
The versatile 29-year-old has also been linked with a move to West Brom.
Play-off under firepublished at 15:17 British Summer Time 10 July 2014
Former England defender Phil Neville says on Twitter: , external"Bet these Holland/Brazil players can't wait for this 3/4th place game on Saturday."
Get involved: What's the dullest sporting event ever?published at 15:11 British Summer Time 10 July 2014
Image source, Getty ImagesG Boysie:, external Any England football match. Would rather watch the yawn fest of the F1 Singapore Grand Prix.
Sam:, external I watched a 0-0 pre season friendly between Plymouth and West Brom in 2003. Time almost stopped.
Paddy Jack:, external Australia beating Japan 1-0 in baseball at the Athens Olympics. An already dull sport, achieving a new high (or low).
Giggs hails Van Gaalpublished at 14:59 British Summer Time 10 July 2014
Image source, ReutersManchester United's Ryan Giggs claims new Old Trafford boss Louis van Gaal is the right man for the job.
The 40-year-old, who will be the Dutchman's assistant, says: "Like everyone would expect, he has a clear philosophy. He sticks to it.
"He won't be afraid of taking over at Manchester United. He will relish it. He will look forward to it.
"He has been at Bayern. He has been at Barcelona. He has been at huge clubs. Manchester United are, in my view, the biggest.
"He is not scared about the challenge. He is not apprehensive. He can't wait. He has the experience. It won't be easy, it never is."
Puyol to carry World Cuppublished at 14:53 British Summer Time 10 July 2014
Image source, AFPIn the interest of balance, and just in case Carles Puyol gets in touch, here's a glamorous picture of him with the trophy as well.
Gisele to carry World Cuppublished at 14:49 British Summer Time 10 July 2014
Image source, @LouisVuittonBrazilian model Gisele Bundchen and former Spain captain Carles Puyol will carry the World Cup trophy onto the Maracana pitch before the hand-over to the winning team on Sunday.
They will not make the presentation however - that will be done by FIFA president Sepp Blatter and Brazil's president Dilma Rousseff.
Suarez appeal rejectedpublished at 14:42 British Summer Time 10 July 2014
Image source, Getty ImagesFifa announce Luis Suarez's appeal against his four-month ban for biting Giorgio Chiellini has been rejected.
The Uruguay and Liverpool striker was suspended from all football-related activity for four months for biting the Italy defender in their World Cup game.
It's a dream for Rodriguezpublished at 14:39 British Summer Time 10 July 2014
Image source, MR11okArgentina midfielder Maxi Rodriguez, who scored the winning penalty in the semi-final victory over the Netherlands, tweeted a picture after reaching the World Cup final.
He says on Twitter:, external "This day started the hope and the dream of all Argentines toward Brazil, today we are in the Cup final!"
Morata set for Juventus switchpublished at 14:31 British Summer Time 10 July 2014
Image source, Getty ImagesReal Madrid striker Alvaro Morata says he is on the verge of a £17.5m move to Juventus.
Moratta, 21, is set to undergo a medical with the Serie A champions before signing a four-year contract.
"I can't wait to get to Turin, everyone has told me it's a great city and I am looking forward to getting to know it," he tells Spanish newspaper Marca., external
'Sanchez in London for medical'published at 14:28 British Summer Time 10 July 2014
Image source, Getty ImagesChile attacking midfielder Alexis Sanchez is in London for a medical with Arsenal according to the Daily Telegraph., external
Arsenal have reached a deal in principle with Barcelona and the 25-year-old has agreed personal terms.
The Gunners are set to pay in the region of £35m for the Chile international, who joined Barca from Udinese in 2011 and has scored 43 goals in 119 appearances.
Pele congratulates Argentinapublished at 14:22 British Summer Time 10 July 2014
Image source, AFPBrazil legend Pele bucks the trend in his homeland and congratulates South American rivals Argentina on reaching the World Cup final.
He says on Twitter:, external "Congratulations Argentina for their victory! I am looking forward to being at Maracana on Sunday to watch the final between two great nations of football!"
Fashion over footballpublished at 14:16 British Summer Time 10 July 2014
Gary Lineker
BBC Sport
Image source, GaryLineker"Thought the wife was mad going to Paris fashion show over Argentina v the Netherlands. Turns out it was more end to end than the game."
St George's is flying the flagpublished at 14:10 British Summer Time 10 July 2014
Image source, Getty ImagesStoke City manager Mark Hughes believes the reputation of the national football centre at St George's Park is growing in football circles.
The Potters are using the centre for pre-season tests.
Hughes tells the FA website:, external "It's a great facility here. Everything we need is on site and there's the expertise here that we needed, so it lends itself to a professional operation.
"I have obviously read about the teams that are likely to come here in the future so you can see the word is getting out."