DHAKA: Pop singer Rihanna broke World Cup etiquette when she got her hands on the trophy during Germany's post-match party.

FIFA guidelines have previously said that only winners of the tournament and heads of state are allowed to handle the official World Cup Trophy, the Daily Mail Online reports Tuesday.

It said, indeed, England's Wayne Rooney and Daniel Sturridge have previously been forced to observe this practice during promotional events in the UK.

But Rihanna - who had earlier lifted her top inside the Maracana during Germany's 1-0 win over Argentina - was pictured holding the solid-gold prize and later revealed she had kissed and posed for a 'selfie' with the famous trophy.

Wives, girlfriends and children of the Germany players were also pictured with the trophy during the celebrations in Rio and it appears FIFA have relaxed their rules regarding the 18-carat gold prize.

Earlier on the day Rihanna posted a picture of herself and football legend Pele soon after she landed in Brazil ahead of the final.

And on Monday she tweeted, 'I touched the cup, held the cup, kissed the cup, took a selfie with the cup!!! I meeeaan what is YO bucket list looking like bruh?' (sic)

However, match-winner Mario Gotze was one of the several players pictured with Rihanna.

BDST: 2138 HRS, JULY 15, 2014