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Argentina and Germany will face each other in the final match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, one thing for sure is that history will be made. It is history and the statistics of these two giant soccer teams that will make this match more exciting to watch. FIFA World Cup Mexico 1986 In the World Cup of Mexico 1986, Argentina and Germany played in the final game. Argentina, in a very exciting match guided by the genius Diego Maradona, beat Germany 3-2 and Argentina conquered the most coveted trophy in football for the second time and Diego was proclaimed as the best player in the world. FIFA World Cup Italy 1990 Four years later, history repeats itself; Germany and Argentina reach the final of the 1990 World Cup in Italy. This was a match in which Germany looked very much the superior team and was ultimately the fair winner, despite the controversial penalty called five minutes before the end of the match by the referee Edgardo Codesal. The German player Andreas Brehme took the penalty kick to score the only goal of the match, and this time the Germans lifted the trophy, the third one in their brilliant football history. FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 On Sunday July 13, 2014, twenty four years after their last colossal encounter, Argentinians and Germans will be face to face against each other in the final match for the third time in history of the World Cup. This time around the Germans look stronger, their performance in this World Cup makes them favorites, as they won the group G - the group of death, and have scored 17 goals. In their opening match, they beat Ronaldo’s Portugal 4 - 0 and in the semifinals they humiliated the host team 7-1. Argentina, despite taking first place of group F, haven’t yet convinced many of their fans and part of the media. They have won all their games by one goal, and in the semifinals vs Netherlands, Argentina won in the penalty kicks shootout. In 1986 Diego Armando Maradona guided Argentina to the title and he was considered the best player in the world when he lifted and kissed the trophy. Just like in 1986, football now offers Lionel Messi the opportunity to shine in front of the world; if Messi can play the game of his life and guide Argentina to the title, not only will he become the best football player of the planet but he will be considered one of the best players in history. Germany has been impressive so far in this World Cup and they are the favorites. Argentina has the best player in the world in their squad. Anything can happen, this is what makes football the most exciting and beautiful sport of the world. Argentina vs Germany: The Final Match I can’t wait to watch this one. Visit our website for more soccer news Carlos Fernandez
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