FA Cup Winner
Per Mertesacker helped steady Arsenal's defence after Hull's two early goals as Arsenal defeated Hull City 3-2 after extra time in the 2014 FA Cup final at Wembley.
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2014 in Germany
Explore 30 historical events and records for Germany in 2014.
Historical records for Germany in 2014
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May
FA Cup Winner
Mesut Ozil helped create openings as Arsenal recovered and pressed for the winner as Arsenal defeated Hull City 3-2 after extra time in the 2014 FA Cup final at Wembley.
German Cup Final Extra-Time Goal
Thomas Muller scores in extra time as Bayern beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the DFB Cup final.
July
World Cup Scoring Record
Scores his sixteenth World Cup goal to become the competition's all-time leading scorer at the time.
2014 FIFA World Cup Final - André Schürrle
André Schürrle came off the bench and supplied the cross that Mario Götze turned into the World Cup-winning goal.
2014 FIFA World Cup Final - Bastian Schweinsteiger
Bastian Schweinsteiger played through repeated physical challenges while helping Germany dominate extended periods of midfield.
2014 FIFA World Cup Final - Manuel Neuer
Manuel Neuer kept another clean sheet in Brazil as Germany beat Argentina with an extra-time goal to claim its fourth world title.
2014 FIFA World Cup Final - Philipp Lahm
Philipp Lahm captained Germany from right-back and lifted the trophy after Mario Götze settled the final in extra time.
2014 FIFA World Cup Final - Toni Kroos
Toni Kroos controlled the tempo with precise passing as Germany overcame Argentina in a tight final at the Maracanã.
2014 Final Winning Goal
Scores the extra-time goal that gives Germany victory over Argentina in the final.
2014 Golden Glove
Wins the Golden Glove after Germany's World Cup triumph.
Germany World Cup Title Manager
Coaches Germany to its fourth World Cup title and first as a unified nation.
World Cup Winner
Jérôme Boateng produces a commanding centre-back display in Germany’s 2014 final against Argentina. His interventions help secure a clean sheet through 120 minutes.
World Cup Winner
Mario Götze meets André Schürrle's cross and volleys the extra-time winner against Argentina to decide the 2014 World Cup final.
World Cup Winner
Mats Hummels anchors Germany’s central defence during the 2014 final. His aerial strength and careful distribution help the European team withstand Argentina’s fast attacks.
World Cup Winner
Benedikt Höwedes starts at left-back in the 2014 final and hits the post with a first-half header. He also contributes to Germany’s clean sheet against Argentina.
World Cup Winner
Toni Kroos sets the rhythm of Germany’s passing game during the 2014 World Cup final. His accurate distribution helps the side sustain pressure before its extra-time winner.
World Cup Winner
Philipp Lahm captains Germany to victory over Argentina at the Maracanã and raises the World Cup after a 1-0 extra-time final.
World Cup Winner
Joachim Löw guides Germany to the 2014 title, becoming the first European team to win a men's World Cup staged in the Americas.
World Cup Winner
Thomas Müller gives Germany a constant threat through intelligent runs during the 2014 World Cup. He starts the final and ends the tournament with five goals and a championship medal.
World Cup Winner
Manuel Neuer marshals Germany's defence and keeps a clean sheet through extra time as the side defeats Argentina in Rio de Janeiro.
World Cup Winner
Bastian Schweinsteiger continues battling in midfield despite repeated knocks during the 2014 final. His determination helps Germany prevail over Argentina in extra time.
World Cup Winner
André Schürrle drives along the left and crosses for Mario Götze to score the championship-winning goal against Argentina in extra time.
World Cup Winner
Mesut Özil supplies creative movement between the lines during Germany’s 2014 campaign. He starts the final against Argentina and supports the team’s patient buildup.
Real Madrid Presentation
Is presented as a Real Madrid player after arriving from Bayern Munich.
August
Dortmund German Supercup Victory
Klopp's Dortmund defeat Bayern Munich 2–0 to lift the German Supercup with an energetic early-season performance.
September
Phoenix
Directs Phoenix.
Other events (month unknown)
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing super-resolved fluorescence microscopy.
The Cut Historical Drama
Directed The Cut, a historical drama following an Armenian fathers search for his daughters.
The Cut Venice Competition
Presented The Cut in the main competition at the Venice Film Festival.
How these records were prepared
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