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Suarez scored 82 goals in 133 Liverpool appearances. But his three years in England were overshadowed by bans for racial abuse and biting.

Sports newspapers Marca and AS said Madrid agreed to pay Monaco $108 million for Rodriguez.

"I am definitely not happy with the money. I would want them to get much more than what they are getting right now, even with the ISL as well.But it is a good start," Bhutia said.

Spanish forward Alvaro Morata has completed a USD 20 million transfer from Real Madrid to Juventus.

West Bromwich have signed Ideye from Dynamo Kiev for a club-record transfer fee on a three-year deal, the Premier League team said.

"I want to stay. I will always honour my contract. It's a big pleasure to stay and enjoy the next season," Toure said.

Chelsea announced that Costa signed a five-year contract, two weeks after the London club agreed to meet the player's reported buyout clause of 38 million euros.

Germany's astonishing 7-1 semi-final walloping of Brazil the obvious exception - should preclude 2014 from 'greatest ever' status.

"I think that we were 50 days together but this is a project we started 10 years ago," says Joachim Loew

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer hailed his side's remarkable team spirit after their 1-0 World Cup final win over Argentina at the Maracana on Sunday.

The mournful cries of Brazilians were drowned out in the high-decibel musical gala during the closing ceremony, which was graced by Shakira and Santana.

Manchester City defender Demichelis feels that Argentina are respectful but won't fear Germany in the final.

Germany showcased sublime skills against Brazil during their massive 7-1 win in the semi-final. The team though will need to avoid complacency.

Shakira, Carlos Santana, Ivete Sangalo and a samba school will lead the musical entertainment at Sunday's World Cup closing ceremony.

The Germans take on Argentina at Maracana Stadium with Loew hoping to win the nation's fourth world title.

Argentina have a dodgy defence while Germany possess one of the most incisive midfield and attacking line that decimated Portugal and Brazil.