The Era of the King of Football! By World Cup convention, the runners-up took the stage first to receive their awards.
The slightly dejected Germany national football team lined up neatly and slowly made their way onto the award stage.
Müller, Klose, Kroos, Ozil, Schweinsteiger, Boateng, Neuer, and the other stars looked composed, though they could not conceal their regret.
They had given everything throughout the match, mounting a fierce comeback and playing top-tier team football.
Unfortunately, they had come up against Li Yufei, who was in godlike form and simply unstoppable.
There was no shame in losing to an opponent like that. Only regret.
The FIFA president and the British prime minister personally presented the German players with their runners-up silver medals one by one.
As each player accepted his medal, he received a handshake and quiet words of consolation from the two dignitaries.
Löw was the last to take the stage. He accepted the runners-up honor for the coaching staff with a calm expression and a slight nod.
He accepted the defeat with grace and openly acknowledged his opponent's strength. That was the bearing and poise of a top manager.
After the Germany national football team had received their awards, they left the stage in an orderly manner, leaving it entirely to the ultimate victors.
The lights instantly shifted, golden spotlights flooding the entire award stage.
The entire stadium rose to its feet and applauded as thunderous cheers once again swept through Maracanã Stadium!
The crowning moment of the champions had finally arrived!
The England Team lined up neatly, heads held high and chests out, their steps firm as they slowly ascended the championship award stage.
Rooney, Gerrard, Lampard, Cahill, Joe Hart, and the other veterans had tears and relief in their eyes.
They had chased their dreams