[Berlin_Freeper]

Mario Goetze produced the piece of individual skill that Lionel Messi couldn't muster.

With two quick, deft touches, Goetze ended Germany's 24-year wait for another World Cup title with an extra-time winner against Argentina on Sunday — denying Messi the one title he needs to forever take his place among the game's all-time greats.

It was the moment of brilliance that ensured Germany's 1-0 victory in a tight and tense final.

[Berlin_Freeper]

Messi's World Cup ends on a bitter note
Lionel Messi's final act in the 2014 World Cup was lifting a free kick high over the bar, wasting Argentina's last chance to equalize in the final against Germany.

[dfwgator]

In the end, Messi’s career could be summed up in that errant free kick he took right at the end of the game.

Sure, he’s a nice player who scores a lot of goals, but I think he falls short in comparison with the true greats of the game.