World Cup Closing Ceremony 2014 sees Shakira, Rihanna, David Beckham, Pele, Tom Brady,
Vladimir Putin and More in the Crowd as Celebrities Spotted at Maracana in Rio de Janeiro for Final
- World Cup final 2014 between Argentina and Germany- the closing ceremony at the Maracana will follow
- Shakira headlines the closing ceremony in Rio de Janeiro before World Cup in Brazil comes to an end
- American football star Tom Brady and supermodel wife Gisele Bundchen spotted getting cosy at Maracana, with Carles Puyol, Sepp Blatter and Rihanna among other VIP guests
- David Beckham, Pele, Kaka and Russian President Vladimir Putin spotted in crowd ahead of highly-anticipated game
For plenty, the World Cup coming to an end is unwelcome after more than a month of explosive football on the biggest of stages.
But Brazil, just as they did for the opening ceremony, were looking to make sure they see off the 2014 World Cup with a bang.
The location? The Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The reason? Celebrating the World Cup final between Argentina and Germany arriving.
Among those spotted for the showdown was American football star Tom Brady, who was getting cosy with his Brazilian supermodel wife Gisele Bundchen, and FIFA President Sepp Blatter, who was chatting to former Barcelona star Carles Puyol and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Excited: Shakira (centre) and her partner Barcelona's Gerard Pique (right) smile during the closing ceremony of the 2014 World Cup on Sunday at the Maracana
High spirits: Shakira was the headline act of the closing ceremony before the World Cup final 2014 between Argentina and Germany in Rio de Janeiro
Excited: Rihanna takes her seat for the 2014 World Cup final with her fellow celebrities during the closing ceremony ahead of Germany vs Argentina
Spotted: American football star Tom Brady and Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen were at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro for the World Cup final 2014
Familiar faces... Former Brazil international Kaka, Brazil legend Pele and ex-England midfielder David Beckham pose ahead of the 2014 World Cup final
Pals: Pele and Beckham looked in high spirits ahead of the 2014 World Cup final between Argentina and Germany in Rio de Janeiro
Hopeful: Lena Gercke, the girlfriend of Germany's Sami Khedira, waits for the start of the 2014 World Cup final in Rio
Star: Ashton Kutcher takes a selfie before the 2014 World Cup final between Germany and Argentina in Brazil
Friends: A Germany fan poses with a pair of Argentina supporters ahead of the 2014 World Cup final in Brazil
Stage: Shakira took to the centre of the Maracana pitch in Rio to perform his 'La La La (Brazil 2014)' song for the crowd before the big match
On stage: Shakira performs with musician Carlinhos Brown (left) during the closing ceremony of the 2014 World Cup at the Maracana in Rio
Show: The Maracana crowd will only hope Argentina and Germany continue the trend and put on a good performance in the World Cup final 2014
Guess who they support? A group of Argentina fans look confident ahead of the 2014 World Cup final in Brazil as they hope to make history with Lionel Messi
Music: Carlos Santana (left), Wyclef Jean (centre) and Alexandre Pires perform during the closing ceremony before the 2014 World Cup final
Joking: FIFA President Sepp Blatter (right) chats with ex-Barcelona player Carles Puyol and model Vanessa Lorenzo at the Maracana before the World Cup 2014 final
Stars: Former Italy star Fabio Cannavaro and ex-Germany international Lothar Matthaus arrive for the 2014 World Cup final in Brazil
Now that's a good selfie: Matthaus, Cannavaro and Daniel Passarella take a shot in the Maracana before the World Cup final
Excited: A Germany supporter gets ready for the World Cup 2014 final on Sunday as the Brazilian performers show off their colourful constructions on the Rio pitch
Group photo: The VIP guests pose ahead of the 2014 World Cup final in Brazil between Argentina and Germany
That's kind of them! German supporters reassure the Brazilians in the Maracana that they won't let Argentina beat them
Support: Two Germany fans were in the crowd nice and easy before kick off as Argentina and Lionel Messi stop in their way of making history
Chat: FIFA President Blatter talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) ahead of the World Cup final 2014 in Brazil
Blue: An Argentine supporter waits for the start of the World Cup final as Germany stand in their way of making history
Colour: Performers take part in the closing ceremony at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro before Argentina and Germany battle it out
Vibrant: The performers took to the same pitch that will be graced by Argentina's Lionel Messi and Germany's Thomas Muller in the final on Sunday
Dancers: The closing ceremony sees off the World Cup 2014 before the highly-anticipated final gets underway between Germany and Argentina in Brazil
Giant: A large inflatable Brazuca official ball is unleashed on the crowd inside the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro before the World Cup final 2014
The scene: Germany and Argentina will take to the pitch to battle it out to make history in the 2014 World Cup final at 8pm
It started with plenty of colour - as expected of Brazil - as Samba music and dancers took over the Maracana pitch, before the Brazuca ball was brought out as a centre-piece.
Two freestylers, one dressed in a Germany kit and the other in an Argentina strip, took to the stage to show off their skills for the crowd.
Shakira's 'La La La (Brazil 2014)' song was performed alongside Brazilian percussionist and singer Carlinhos Brown.
Spectacular Fireworks Display at World Cup Closing Ceremony
