Fifa says “each game was a global televisual event in its own right.”

World Cup brought with it excitement, drama, artistry and disappointment -- both on and off the field.

It's the powerful emotional connection fans have with teams and players that explain

player finished as the tournament top scorer (or joint top scorer). Players in bold are still active .

Javier Zanetti spoke straight after the Champions League draw at the Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo. "It is a testing group, a difficult one," he begun. "I am convinced that the important thing will be to start well."