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The 2014 FIFA World Cup, hosted by Brazil, was one of the most anticipated and watched sporting events globally. Here are some key points about the tournament:
- Host Country: Brazil was chosen as the host nation for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, marking the second time the country had hosted the tournament. The previous time was in 1950.
- Venues: Matches were held in twelve cities across Brazil, including Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, BrasÃlia, Belo Horizonte, and Salvador, among others. These cities featured newly constructed or renovated stadiums to accommodate the influx of fans.
- Champion: The tournament culminated in Germany winning the championship, defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final match. The only goal of the final was scored by Mario Götze in extra time.
- Top Scorers: James RodrÃguez of Colombia won the Golden Boot award as the tournament’s top scorer, with six goals. Thomas Müller of Germany, who won the same award in the previous World Cup, scored five goals in the 2014 tournament.
- Controversies: The 2014 World Cup was not without its controversies. There were protests across Brazil, with some citizens expressing discontent over the amount of money spent on hosting the tournament rather than on social issues. Additionally, there were concerns about stadium readiness and infrastructure in the lead-up to the event.
- Memorable Moments: The tournament had its share of memorable moments, including Brazil’s devastating 7-1 loss to Germany in the semi-finals, which stunned football fans worldwide. Neymar, Brazil’s star player, suffered an injury during the tournament, which ruled him out of the semi-final and final matches.
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