The Portuguese forward won 37.66% of the vote to finish well ahead of Lionel Messi, who won 15.76%
2 min read13 Jan 2015The first European team to win the tournament in the Americas richly deserve their fourth triumph
2 min read14 Jul 2014The coach said were it not for the team's first-round exits in earlier tournaments, their fourth title may have been delayed
2 min read14 Jul 2014Germany's past victories at the finals have coincided with periods of economic prosperity
3 min read14 Jul 2014Germany coach Joachim Loew said he had told Goetze to prove he was better than Lionel Messi before the forward scored the winner against Argentina
3 min read14 Jul 2014Millions of fans are set to flood Berlin's streets in support of the country's beloved Mannschaft in the final against Argentina
3 min read13 Jul 2014The coach says his team have learnt to win ugly during their Brazilian campaign and can be at it against Argentina if necessary
2 min read13 Jul 2014Tactical errors have helped Germany beat Argentina at the last two World Cups, but the Europeans do not expect any such gifts on Sunday
2 min read13 Jul 2014The duo will bring a total of 26 World Cup goals to the final, a staggering tally for two of the most prolific strikers in the tournament's history
2 min read11 Jul 2014Branded the team's weakest link, the defender says he is ready for the toughest job in football
2 min read11 Jul 2014The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
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