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Argentina fans and players crushed by World Cup defeat

Argentina's fans react after Argentina loss to Germany in their 2014 World Cup final soccer match in Brazil, at a public square viewing area in Buenos Aires
Argentina's fans react after Argentina loss to Germany in their 2014 World Cup final soccer match in Brazil, at a public square viewing area in Buenos Aires July 13 2014. REUTERS/Martin Acosta (ARGENTINA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) (REUTERS)
A fan of Argentina reacts while watching a broadcast of the 2014 World Cup final against Germany at the Argentine Embassy in Brasilia
A fan of Argentina reacts while watching a broadcast of the 2014 World Cup final against Germany at the Argentine Embassy in Brasilia, July 13, 2014. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino (BRAZIL - Tags: SOCCER SPORT WORLD CUP) (REUTERS)
An Argentine fan cries as she watches Argentina's defeat to Germany in their 2014 World Cup final match, on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro
An Argentine fan cries as she watches Argentina's defeat to Germany in their 2014 World Cup final match, on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro July 13, 2014. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares (BRAZIL - Tags: SOCCER SPORT WORLD CUP TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) (REUTERS)
Argentina's fans react after Argentina loss to Germany in their 2014 World Cup final soccer match in Brazil, at a public square viewing area in Buenos Aires
Argentina's fans react after Argentina loss to Germany in their 2014 World Cup final soccer match in Brazil, at a public square viewing area in Buenos Aires July 13 2014. REUTERS/Martin Acosta (ARGENTINA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) (REUTERS)
An Argentina fan reacts after Argentina lost to Germany in their 2014 World Cup final soccer match in Brazil, at a public square viewing area in Buenos Aires
An Argentina fan reacts after Argentina lost to Germany in their 2014 World Cup final soccer match in Brazil, at a public square viewing area in Buenos Aires, July 13, 2014. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado (ARGENTINA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) (REUTERS)
Argentina fan reacts after Argentina lost to Germany in 2014 World Cup final soccer match in Brazil, at public square viewing area in Buenos Aires
An Argentina fan reacts after Argentina lost to Germany in their 2014 World Cup final soccer match in Brazil, at a public square viewing area in Buenos Aires, July 13, 2014. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado (ARGENTINA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) (REUTERS)
Golden Glove winner Germany's Neuer congratulates Golden Ball winner Argentina's Messi after their 2014 World Cup final in Rio de Janeiro
Golden Glove winner Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (L) congratulates Golden Ball winner Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) after their 2014 World Cup final at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro July 13, 2014. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach (BRAZIL - Tags: SOCCER SPORT WORLD CUP) (REUTERS)
An Argentina fan cries as he watches the World Cup final match between Argentina and Germany, near Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro
An Argentina fan (2nd R) cries as he watches the World Cup final match between Argentina and Germany, near Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro July 13, 2014. REUTERS/Nacho Doce (BRAZIL - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) (REUTERS)
An Argentina fan reacts after Argentina lost to Germany in their 2014 World Cup final soccer match in Brazil, at a public square viewing area in Buenos Aires
An Argentina fan reacts after Argentina lost to Germany in their 2014 World Cup final soccer match in Brazil, at a public square viewing area in Buenos Aires, July 13, 2014. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado (ARGENTINA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) (REUTERS)
Argentina's fans react after Argentina lost to Germany in their 2014 World Cup final soccer match in Brazil, at a public square viewing area in Buenos Aires
Argentina's fans react after Argentina lost to Germany in their 2014 World Cup final soccer match in Brazil, at a public square viewing area in Buenos Aires, July 13 2014. REUTERS/Andres Stapff (ARGENTINA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) (REUTERS)
Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts after losing their 2014 World Cup final against Germany at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro
Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts after losing their 2014 World Cup final against Germany at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro July 13, 2014. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh (BRAZIL - Tags: SOCCER SPORT WORLD CUP) (REUTERS)
A fan of Argentina reacts while watching a broadcast of the 2014 World Cup final against Germany at the Argentine Embassy in Brasilia
A fan of Argentina reacts while watching a broadcast of the 2014 World Cup final against Germany at the Argentine Embassy in Brasilia, July 13, 2014. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino (BRAZIL - Tags: SOCCER TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY SPORT WORLD CUP) (REUTERS)
A fan of Argentina reacts while watching a broadcast of the 2014 World Cup final against Germany at the Argentine Embassy in Brasilia
A fan of Argentina reacts while watching a broadcast of the 2014 World Cup final against Germany at the Argentine Embassy in Brasilia, July 13, 2014. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino (BRAZIL - Tags: SOCCER SPORT WORLD CUP) (REUTERS)
Argentina soccer fans watch in disbelief the final World Cup match between Argentina and Germany on an outdoor television screen set up in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Mario Goetze volleyed in the winning goal in extra time to give Germany its fourth World Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Argentina. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)
Argentina soccer fans watch in disbelief the final World Cup match between Argentina and Germany on an outdoor television screen set up in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Mario Goetze volleyed in the winning goal in extra time to give Germany its fourth World Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Argentina. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)
A fan of Argentina reacts while watching a broadcast of the 2014 World Cup final against Germany at the Argentine Embassy in Brasilia
A fan of Argentina reacts while watching a broadcast of the 2014 World Cup final against Germany at the Argentine Embassy in Brasilia, July 13, 2014. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino (BRAZIL - Tags: SOCCER SPORT WORLD CUP) (REUTERS)
A fan of Argentina reacts while watching a broadcast of the 2014 World Cup final against Germany at the Argentine Embassy in Brasilia
A fan of Argentina reacts while watching a broadcast of the 2014 World Cup final against Germany at the Argentine Embassy in Brasilia, July 13, 2014. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino (BRAZIL - Tags: SOCCER SPORT WORLD CUP) (REUTERS)

Despite Lionel Messi's best efforts, Argentina fell 1-0 to an unstoppable German team in the World Cup final and the Argentine fans, who have been partying on Copacabana Beach throughout the tournament, were left heartbroken.

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