While thousands thronged the stands to support their team, many stars too turned for the World Cup final match. Seen here: (From l-r) Brazil's former soccer player Zico was photographed with Kaka, Pele and David Beckham. Photo: AP
Rihanna was seen thoroughly enjoying the match. Mario Goetze scored in extra time completing the Germany's nearly perfect run through the month-long tournament.
Amitabh Bachchan who religiously follows the game too attended the final match. He tweeted a picture with a lookalike trophy, "I won the World Cup 2014 !!!... so help me Christ .. Christo the Redeemer in Rio .."
Musician Carlos Santana, centre, preforms during the closing ceremony.
Legendary musician Mick Jagger was also present in the stadium.
Former Spanish team captain Carles Puyol of Spain and model Gisele Bundchen strike a pose prior to the final match.
Third row: Second left, IOC president Thomas Bach, Russian President Vladimir Putin, FIFA President Sepp Blatter, Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, German President Joachim Gauck, second right, and South African
High spirits: Shakira carries her son Milan after her performance. The singer stormed the stage with her hit number 'La La La (Brazil 2014)'. Brazilian percussionist and singer Carlinhos Brown also performed at the event.
FIFA World Cup 2014: Celebs and guests at the finals