Today's programme comes from the Copacabana beach as we look back at Germany's win over Argentina in the final. We speak to fans of both teams, and talk to Brazil supporters about a World Cup that started with so much hope for them but ended with their team in crisis. Also we look back at our most memorable moments of the 2014 World Cup.

Planet Sport - Destination Rio

Destination Rio! Programme 30, 14 July

Today we preview the World Cup final and hear from fans of both teams. English Premier League fan Andy Bloss gives us his views on how the Premier League stars fared at the World Cup. With Neymar out of tournament with a fractured vertebra, another Brazil star Kaka tells us how he had a similar injury back in 2000. And we visit a project that aims to build lives of young people through Futsal.

Destination Rio! Programme 29, 12 July

On today's show, as Brazil play the Netherlands in the third-place play-off on Saturday, we ask if we really need a game that many think is meaningless. We hear about the scenes of celebration in Argentina after their semi-final win over the Netherlands. We speak to Ethiopia fans who have travelled all way here to Brazil even though Ethiopia didn't qualify. And we find out about samba music and give it a go.

Destination Rio! Programme 28, 11 July

Today we look back at the second semi-final, as Argentina win on penalties, and we have more reaction to Brazil's shock 7-1 defeat to Germany on Tuesday. With Brazil and 29 other nations now knocked out of the World Cup we look at the issue of coping with disappointment and hear from Brazil great Kaka. Plus, we try out the popular beach activity of stand up paddling.

Destination Rio! Programme 27, 10 July

Today we look back at the first semi-final, as Germany thrash Brazil 7-1. We ask what makes a great captain, and get the views of former Brazil captain Lucio. Legendary BBC commentator John Motson takes us through his World Cup memories, and we talk to fans about their impressions of the city of Rio.

Destination Rio! Programme 26, 09 July

Today we look ahead to the second semi-final between Argentina and the Netherlands, we speak to fans from both teams and ask if Lionel Messi can carry Argentina single-handedly. Former English Premier League referee Bob Hamer answers questions on refereeing and explains how the officials will be chosen for Sunday's final. And we look at serious crime among young people in Rio as we visit a maximum-security prison.

Destination Rio! Programme 25, 08 July

Today we look ahead to the first semi-final between Brazil and Germany, and hear from fans of losing quarter-finalists Belgium and Costa Rica. We find out about a special support service for travelling German fans who may need help, and we go on a hike into the rainforest, taking in some great views and looking for some South American wildlife.

Destination Rio! Programme 24, 07 July

Today's show come to you from the Christ the Redeemer statue. As well as taking in the stunning views, we ask whether we really need the offside rule. And we find out about the origins of the classic Bossa Nova song The Girl From Ipanema.

Destination Rio! Programme 22, 04 July

Today, as we are down to the last eight now, we ask who will win the World Cup. We hear from fans and give our own analysis. We visit a project led by a former professional footballer to help children at risk of sex trafficking, drug abuse and violence. And we see how things have changed from the 1950 World Cup held in Brazil and the 2014 edition.

Destination Rio! Programme 21, 03 July

Today, we look back at Tuesday's games as Argentina and Belgium went through to the last eight after games that went to extra time. We assess the overall performance of the African continent – two teams made to the second round, but none to the quarter-finals. And we find out about a project that has helped over 1400 homeless drug addicts in the city of Sao Paulo.

Destination Rio! Programme 20, 02 July

Today, we look back at Monday's games as France and Germany go through to the last eight in two exciting games. Former English Premier League referee Bob Hamer comments on the controversial penalty won by Arjen Robben in the Netherlands win over Mexico on Sunday. We ask whether there's any alternative to penalty shoot-outs as a way of deciding knockout games, and we look at a very disturbing aspect of the World Cup – sexual exploitation of children.

Destination Rio! Programme 19, 01 July

Today, we look back at Sunday's dramatic games as the Netherlands and Costa Rica go through to the quarter-finals. We re-live the experience of attending Saturday's match at the Maracana between Colombia and Uruguay. USA fans tell us how they are enjoying being at the World Cup, and we have an amazing story of faith from former Ivory Coast captain Cyrille Domoraud,

Destination Rio! Programme 18, 30 June

Today, we look ahead to the second round games and hear from fans from Chile, Colombia and Nigeria. We visit Rio's most iconic landmark, the Christ the Redeemer statue, and we ask why we are getting so many goals at this World Cup.

Destination Rio! Programme 17, 28 June

Today, with Uruguay striker Luis Suarez receiving a four-month ban for biting an opponent, we ask if it is important for football players to be good role models. We look back Thursday's games, as Algeria and USA made it to the second round. We speak to our correspondent in Argentina to find out about the expectations there, and we go dancing to some traditional Brazilian music.

Destination Rio! Programme 16, 27 June

Today we look back Wednesday's games, as Nigeria and Switzerland made it to the second round. We ask whether Lionel Messi must win the World Cup to rank alongside Pele and Maradona as a true all-time legend, and we sample a traditional Brazilian meal.