The month-long tournament that is the 2014 FIFA World Cup is finally over. As soccer fans across the world try to adjust to life without the "the beautiful game" in their life after Sunday's finale at Estádio Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro, Latin Post.com takes a look back at the fan experience throughout the World Cup that saw Latinos and people of different backgrounds come together as one to watch the biggest soccer tournament in the world.
Germany has defeated Argentina 1-0 with an extra time goal from Mario Goetze in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final Sunday in Brazil. Now, Latin Post.com breaks down the game and why the Germans became Europe's first nation to capture the trophy in South America, as well as why Lionel Messi's coronation as the best player of all time has been put on hold.
The company is a large standalone Spanish-speaking media outlet but has been in talks for a sale to large English-speaking companies. It's biggest competitor, Telemundo, is backed by media giant Comcast. In hopes of beating ESPN and ABC in World Cup coverage, the company spent half a million on new technology to beat broadcast times of the other two-- it succeeded. The move comes at a time when the future is uncertain and the station may need the success to attract a sale.
The misery continued for Brazil in the third-place match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup as the hosts were destroyed 3-0 by the Netherlands Saturday. The team conceded 10 goals in two matches and finished the tournament with 14 goals against, the most ever for the nation in the tournament. Latin Post.com takes a look at the results and analyzes both teams
Every major tournament is defined by a series of major moments that will likely live on for years to come. Here is a look at the defining moments of the 2014 FIFA World Cup prior to the big final on Sunday.
Argentina's Lionel Messi and Brazil's Neymar have been among the best players in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Latin Post.com takes a look at the best players of the tournament.
The final two games of the 2014 FIFA FIFA World Cup are among us. Two squads, Brazil and the Netherlands, battle for third place Saturday, but only two teams, Argentina and Germany, will be playing for soccer's greatest title. Latin Post.com previews and predicts every game with scheduled dates, times, predictions and everything fans need to know for this weekend.
Ghana's government says there are no religious conflicts in the West African country. They came for the World Cup, but now they're trying to stay in Brazil, saying that religious conflicts in their country make it a danger to return.
The Golden Ball for the best player of the 2014 FIFA World Cup will be awarded in the coming days leading up to the big final on Sunday. Latin Post.com breaks down the top contenders for the Golden Ball in Brazil
Both Brazil and the Netherlands suffered a defeat in the semifinals round, but they will get a chance to redeem themselves in the 2014 FIFA World Cup third place game Saturday. Latin Post.com previews the game, teams and predicts the winner.
Lionel Messi will look to lead Argentina into history by bringing a third World Cup championship home from Brazil Sunday in the 2014 FIFA World Cup final. Latin Post.com breaks down why Messi and Argentina will win on Sunday and what they need to do to achieve victory.
Germany's national soccer team coach Joachim Loew kicks a ball as assistant coach Hansi Flick (C) and goalkeeper coach Andreas Koepke look on during a training session in the village of Santo Andre north of Porto Seguro July 10, 2014. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann Jul 10 2014
Germany will compete in its record seventh World Cup final, hoping to come away with their fourth title. The team won in 1954 before taking home the prize in 1974 and 1990, all on European soil, and are looking to become the first European side to win the Cup in South America.
Argentina and Germany will be playing one another in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final. The two national teams are very familiar with each other when it comes to World Cup play. This will be the third time they face off in the finals.
Brazil's 7-1 humiliations at the hands of the Germans was so much more than an elimination from the World Cup. It jolted fans and players alike out of a reverie and false dream. It made them realize that the team was far from being a contender and was simply an average side waiting to meet a team with the ruthlessness to put them away.
Argentina will meet Germany for the third time in a World Cup final when the two sides renew their rivalry Sunday. Argentina earned its berth by defeating the Dutch 4-2 in penalty shots after a 0-0 draw in regular and extra time. Here are the reasons Argentina is through and the Dutch have choked once again.
Yuichi Nishimura of Japan and Carlos Velasco of Spain, two referees involved in controversial calls during the 2014 World Cup are in the pool of officials that could officiate the Sunday's title game.
After Brazil's disappointing 7-1 defeat to Germany, the internet was ablaze with hilarious memes that were created and shared throughout the web. Latin Post.com take a look at some of the funniest ones from social media.
Lionel Messi is widely regarded as one of the best soccer players in the world, and has a chance to further his legacy Wednesday by getting Argentina into the finals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup with a win against the Netherlands. But will a win help him stack up better against Maradona, arguably the greatest player to ever don an Argentina uniform?
Germany shocked the world by annihilating Brazil 7-1 in the 2014 FIFA World Cup semifinal Tuesday, the most lopsided game in World Cup semifinals history. Latin Post.com examines why Brazil fell apart, and what Germany did right to earn their historic win.
