The 2014 World Cup final between Argentina and Germany was a tense and emotional affair, especially for the thousands of Argentine fans who had gathered in Brazil, hoping to see their team claim a third World Cup title. On the day of the final, Rio's Copacabana Beach was teeming with vibrant Argentine supporters, many of whom had traveled to Brazil by bus, bringing their energy and passion for the game with them. The FIFA Fan Fest was alive with excitement, as fans exchanged phone numbers, sang songs, and eagerly anticipated the match.

"Brazil, tell me how you feel to have your daddy in your house..." they sang, their voices full of pride, as they confidently shouted their support for Argentina, reminding Brazil of their historical rivalry. But as the match began, the mood shifted. The game was tense from the start, with Messi and his teammates desperately fighting for every chance, but the goal they longed for seemed elusive. By halftime, no one had scored, and the fans' anticipation began to turn into anxiety.

As the match wore on, the fans' hope began to wane, and with it, the joyous atmosphere from earlier in the day. Night fell, and still, there was no breakthrough. The match was a nail-biting, nerve-racking experience, and for one particular fan, the desperation was palpable. He tied a knot in his handkerchief, symbolizing a desperate plea for Germany's players to stumble, but no miracle came. Then, in the 113th minute, Germany's Mario Götze scored the only goal of the match, leaving Argentina's dreams shattered.

In the moments that followed, the crowd fell silent. The weight of the loss was heavy on every fan, many of whom could barely comprehend what had just happened. Argentina's dream of a third World Cup title had slipped further away, and the realization began to sink in. A man cried and prayed in the final minutes, unable to come to terms with the heartbreaking loss. As the final whistle blew, signaling Germany's victory, the emotion was overwhelming. Fans knelt on the ground, clutching their flags, some unable to even respond to their friends who were ready to leave.

One fan, in particular, was consumed by grief, struggling to accept the loss. He tried to rip off his jersey in frustration, his tears symbolizing the crushing blow that had just been dealt to his beloved Argentina. Despite the loss, Argentina’s journey to the final had ignited a sense of pride and passion in their supporters. But on this night, their dreams of lifting the World Cup for the third time would have to wait. The year was 2014, and Germany was crowned champions once again.