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

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."

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

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

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