Reds react to German World Cup triumph
Current Liverpool players and former Reds were sharing their thoughts on social media throughout the World Cup final on Sunday, which saw Germany crowned champions in Rio de Janeiro.
Substitute Mario Gotze volleyed home the winner in extra time to down Argentina 1-0 at the Maracana and thereby earn his country the trophy for a fourth time in their history.
Scroll down the page for a selection of reactions to the match, the crucial goal and thoughts on the tournament as a whole.
What a finish
— jon flanagan (@jon_flan93) July 13, 2014
Fantastic goal
— PB (@patrikberger73) July 13, 2014
Brilliant volley at full stretch from sub Goetze to surely win it for the Germans! Still time for Argentina and pens!
— Neil Mellor (@NeilMellor33) July 13, 2014
Congrats to Germany probably best team throughout the tournament.
— Gary Gillespie (@DizGillespie2) July 13, 2014
Fully deserved
— jon flanagan (@jon_flan93) July 13, 2014
Germany wins their 4th start. Totally deserved. Great team , great players. Argentina had the chances but didn't score. Congrats to #Ger
— Luis Garcia (@LuchoGarcia14) July 13, 2014
Well done boys ... Outstanding after so many near misses ... Schweinsteiger in a different league
— Didi Hamann (@DietmarHamann) July 13, 2014
Congrats to the Germans, well deserved. @Podolski10 well done brother. Unlucky Argentina.
— Daniel Sturridge (@D_Sturridge) July 13, 2014
Not even gonna lie I'm jealous it's not me. Fuel for the fire I guess... One day I hope to help England win something. That's the dream...
— Daniel Sturridge (@D_Sturridge) July 13, 2014
well done germany… thought schweinsteiger and schurrle were magnificent
— Robbie Fowler (@Robbie9Fowler) July 13, 2014
Congratulations to #germany. They completly deserve it. Good night to everyone
— José enrique (@Jesanchez3) July 13, 2014
Congratulations to Germany! The best team in the tournament won. Well done Sami and @MesutOzil1088 , enjoy it!!
— Xabi Alonso (@XabiAlonso) July 13, 2014