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 will follow the closing ceremony at the Maracana
  • 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

By Kieran Gill

Published: 12:36 EST, 13 July 2014 | Updated: 23:38 EST, 13 July 2014

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

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 on Sunday
Happy: Shakira was the main act of the Maracana stadium until Germany and Argentina take to the pitch in Rio

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

Looking forward: Rihanna takes her place in the crowd for the 2014 World Cup final with her fellow celebrities
Excited: Rihanna takes her seat during the closing ceremony for the final match of the World Cup 2014

Excited: Rihanna takes her seat for the 2014 World Cup final with her fellow celebrities during the closing ceremony ahead of Germany vs Argentina

Stars: Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen were spotted at the Maracana
Spotted: American football star Tom Brady and Brazilian model Gisele Bundchen were at the Maracana

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Star: Former Italian international Fabio Cannavaro looks on before the World Cup final
Star: Former German international Lothar Matthaus arrives for the 2014 World Cup 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

Now that's a good selfie: Matthaus, Cannavaro and Daniel Passarella take a shot in the Maracana before the World Cup final

Celebration time: A Germany fan enjoys the festivities ahead of the final against Argentina on Sunday
Colourful: One of the Brazilian performers' many constructions during the closing ceremony

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 

 

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This world cup has been brilliant. congrats to the Brazilians for putting on a great tournament !

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Sami's wife - wow!

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Congrats to Deutschland...well deserved. We, Ireland....have ye in our Euro Qualifers....God help us, ye beat us 6-1 in Dublin last year. Totally enjoyed watching this world Cup

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hahahaha at them Americans....... They know what they are doing ofcourse...., as they watch the goaltender pitch the ball out to the wide attack players who then try and shoot at the goal and score a point. Shame the Rihanna and Kutcher and friends get to see something a million real football fans would die to see

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Putin paying his final cash installment to Blatter/FIFA for the purchase of hosting the next world cup.

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OMG Rihanna's EYES!! STUNNING!

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OMG Rihanna's CLASS!! NON EXISTENT!

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Really, what about her massive head much like Squidward off Spongebob Squarepants??

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Would love to have been a fly sitting on Blatter's shoulder whilst he was chatting with Putin!!

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Until you were called to give evidence fly...

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What the hell did Putin there.

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Dunno? Not sure if it has anything to do with the fact that Russia are hosting the next World Cup?

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Were you there too. Kim Jong II?

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Oh my goodness, you lot, have people got to QUALIFY to attend a football match now! Perhaps it is because it is a Monday morning - but there is a lot of spite and pettiness in these columns this morning.

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Well, actually latin culture is Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese. Greeks are Mediterranean but not latin. Americans need to know more about cultures and geography.

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