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Pele, Kaka grace final even as Beck's boys reveal their favourite team!

July 14, 2014 12:12 IST
Former England international David Beckham and sons Brooklyn Beckham (left), Cruz Beckham (2nd from right) and Romeo Beckham (right) prior to the World Cup final between Germany and Argentina at Maracana in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday

The Maracana stadium at Rio de Janeiro where the World Cup final between Germany and Argentina was played is overlooked by Christ the Redeemer. 

And, it was -- to be aptly put -- a rain of footballing gods at the final with former footballing stars Pele, Kaka, David Beckham and Carles Puyol graced the final.

David Beckham, always the family man, came along with his sons, who donned the Argentina jersey.

It looked like the boys were rooting for Lionel Messi, who won the Golden Ball on the night.

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Pele, Kaka grace final even as Beck's boys reveal their favourite team!

July 14, 2014 12:12 IST
Former Brazilian international Kaka, former Brazilian international Pele and former England international David Beckham oblige fans before the start of the final on Sunday

Just a little earlier, Beckham -- a former England World Cup captain -- was seen in the company of Brazil's football legend Pele and former Brazil forward Kaka. 

The trio obliged fans at the Maracana for a quick photo call.

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Pele, Kaka grace final even as Beck's boys reveal their favourite team!

July 14, 2014 12:12 IST
Vanessa Lorenzo (left), NFL athlete Tom Brady (2nd from left), model Gisele Bundchen (centre) and former Spanish international Carles Puyol (right) with a guest on prior to the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday

There was also a bit of glamour at the World Cup final with the presence of the beautiful Gisele Bundchen -- a top Brazilian model and Vanessa Lorenzo a top Spainish model who is currently dating former Spain captain Carles Puyol.

They were seen chatting animatedly with NFL player Tom Brady.

Puyol and Bundchen later presented the World Cup trophy prior to the final on Sunday.

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