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Germany vs Argentina team news Word Cup 2014 final: Angel di Maria will NOT start for Argentina because of a thigh injury

Germany are unchanged from the starting XI who beat Brazil 7-1

James Orr
Monday 14 July 2014 01:54 BST
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Angel di Maria will not start for Argentina
Angel di Maria will not start for Argentina (GETTY IMAGES)

Argentina winger Angel di Maria has lost his fitness battle to start in the World Cup final against Germany. The Real Madrid player has been struggling with a thigh injury.

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Joachim Low's Germany are also unchanged from the side who thrashed Brazil 7-1.

Germany (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Lahm, Boateng, Hummels, Höwedes; Khedira, Schweinsteiger; Müller, Kroos, Özil; Klose.

Argentina (4-3-1-2): Romero; Zabaleta, Demichelis, Garay, Rojo; Biglia, Mascherano, Perez; Messi; Higuain, Lavezzi.

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