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Some more top stories in the papers this morning, courtesy of the BBC Sport Gossip column:

Before leaving his post as manager of the Netherlands, Louis van Gaal had to resolve a feud over the captaincy between Robben and skipper Robin van Persie, 30, who van Gaal feels is a contender to lead Manchester United. Sunday Mirror , external

Van Persie handed the medal he received for his country's win over Brazil in the third-place play-off to a Dutch supporter just a few moments after the striker had received it from Fifa president Sepp Blatter. Independent , external

Brazil's players would have earned £2m apiece had the hosts won the World Cup. Daily Star Sunday , external

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There's plenty of football news to go at in this morning's papers, and we round up the best in our Gossip column.

The Mail on Sunday's back page leads with Joachim Low's claim that his Germany team don't fear Argentina in tonight's World Cup final - and that his players can dominate the global game for years to come.

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Just before the flight attendant told him to turn off his all electronic devices, Netherlands defender Ron Vlaar expresses his pride at his country's efforts at the World Cup.

He says on Twitter:, external "In the plane, waiting to go back to #Holland. Going home. #Brazil has been a great experience, with more than football. I'm so proud of this team! Not only the players but also all the staff. We made this possible together. Thanks."

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Van Gaal, who leaves after two years as Netherlands coach, says he will do so with good memories.

"There will always be a place in my heart for these 23 players and my staff," he says. "I have top staff. They are great people. My players were even better. It was a great group."

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Departing Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal, meanwhile, says his Manchester United players must find the same unity as the Dutch squad had at the World Cup.

Van Gaal, 62, starts his new role at Old Trafford next week, and says: "I hope the group in Manchester will become like this one. We have to sing from the same hymn sheet."

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Luiz Felipe Scolari says he will leave the decision as to whether he continues as Brazil manager to the president of the country's football association.

Brazil's World Cup ended in a 3-0 defeat by the Netherlands in Saturday's third-place play-off, four days on from their 7-1 semi-final loss to Germany. "It is up to the president to decide," says Scolari.

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Brazil's World Cup campaign came to a miserable end as the hosts were beaten 3-0 by the Netherlands in the third-place play-off last night. If you missed it, there are highlights on the BBC Sport website.

If you don't want to risk spilling your morning cuppa over the keyboard or tablet you can always watch the full Match Of The Day's highlights on BBC Two at 07:30 BST.

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There's also stacks of build-up on Radio 5 live throughout the day. Ian Payne will get things rolling at 12:00 BST and then Mike Ingham will look back at the eight tournaments he has worked on at 13:00, and at 17:00 there's an alternative look at the tournament.

Live commentary from Rio will come from Mike Ingham and Alan Green with analysis provided by Chris Waddle and Danny Mills, before we round things off on 5 live at 22:30 when Darren Fletcher and Jason Roberts will take your calls on a special World Cup 606

And of course whether you are watching or listening make sure you join us here on the BBC Sport website for live text commentary of the match itself.

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Couldn't get a ticket for tonight's final between Germany and Argentina? Well as it happens there will only be 78,838 lucky souls in the Maracana tonight. But not to worry, because here at the BBC we've got it covered from every angle to get you as close a possible.

Coverage of the final starts an hour before kick-off on BBC One with Gary Lineker in the Match of the Day chair at 19:00 BST.

Our punditry team of Alan Hansen, Alan Shearer, Rio Ferdinand and Clarence Seedorf will provide you with all the expert analysis and debate the talking points while Guy Mowbray and Mark Lawrenson provide the commentary.

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After 63 matches, featuring 170 goals we've finally reached the game that matters most of all as Germany take on Argentina in the World Cup final.

More than a billion people worldwide are expected to watch the final and today on World Cup Sportsday we'll bring you all the best build-up to the biggest game in world football.

Also we'll take a quick look back at all the reaction to the Netherlands' 3-0 victory over hosts Brazil in the third-place play-off match in Brasilia.

As usual our team in Brazil will be across any other breaking stories.