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Missed chance haunts Robben
Jul 13th
Netherlands forward Arjen Robben has admitted he is being haunted by thoughts of his 2010 FIFA World Cup Final™ miss.
Global praise for Spanish champions
Jul 12th
Spain earned respect and praise from the global media on Monday after winning their first FIFA World Cup™ with a victory over the Netherlands in South Africa.
Casillas: It hasn’t sunk in
Jul 12th
Spain captain Iker Casillas concedes it will take time for him and his team-mates to realise the magnitude of their FIFA World Cup victory after they beat the Netherlands 1-0 at Soccer City.
‘Psychic’ octopus seals perfect record
Jul 11th
Paul the “psychic” octopus finished the FIFA World Cup™ with a flawless record as Spain’s 1-0 win over the Netherlands left him with eight perfect predictions.
Iniesta revels in ‘incredible’ triumph
Jul 11th
Spain hero Andres Iniesta hailed “an incredible feeling” after his goal secured his country the FIFA World Cup for the first time in their history.
Iniesta revels in "incredible" triumph
Jul 11th
Spain hero Andres Iniesta hailed “an incredible feeling” after his goal secured his country the FIFA World Cup for the first time in their history.
Madiba wows crowd at Soccer City
Jul 11th
Nelson Mandela was man of the hour as he joined a host of other celebrities in a packed Soccer City crowd in Johannesburg on Sunday night.
Closing Ceremony sets the scene
Jul 11th
A joyful and star-studded Closing Ceremony provided the perfect prelude to the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final on African soil at Johannesburg’s Soccer City Stadium.
Van Persie: Spain are favourites
Jul 11th
Robin van Persie speaks exclusively on the eve of Sunday’s historic Final between his Netherlands and European champions Spain, who he sees as slight favourites.
Dutch relief as Sneijder shakes off knock
Jul 10th
The Netherlands will be at full strength for Sunday’s 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Final against Spain after star Wesley Sneijder dispelled concerns over his fitness by returning to training.
Record not on Klose’s mind
Jul 9th
Miroslav Klose is hoping to shake off a back injury ahead of Germany’s match with Uruguay in what will be his last chance to write his name into the FIFA World Cup history books.
Robben happy to win ugly
Jul 9th
Netherlands winger Arjen Robben has said that he would be delighted to win ugly against Spain in the FIFA World Cup™ Final on Sunday.
Roxburgh: Get the balance right
Jul 8th
With Spain facing the Netherlands in the Final, UEFA technical director and FIFA TSG member Andy Roxburgh looks at the keys to the success of the European teams in South Africa.
Dutch skipper hopes Mandela makes Final
Jul 8th
Dutch captain Giovanni van Bronckhorst is hoping to lead the Netherlands to their first FIFA World Cup™ title in Sunday’s final against Spain in front of South Africa’s former president Nelson Mandela.
Spaniards on top as Lahm slips
Jul 8th
Sergio Ramos has moved to the top of the latest Castrol Index and is followed in the leading positions by each of his Spanish defensive colleagues.
Xavi to savour final
Jul 8th
Spain’s midfield maestro Xavi is determined to enjoy the FIFA World Cup final after his side’s 1-0 victory over Germany in Durban.
Van Persie: We can make history
Jul 8th
Robin van Persie knows his Netherlands team-mates have the chance to become immortal on Sunday if they can win the FIFA World Cup.
Low backs Spain for title
Jul 8th
Spain will be crowned world champions for the first time in their history on Sunday, according to German coach Joachim Low.
Spain and Oranje set up Soccer City finale
Jul 7th
FIFA.com reviews the semi-final action after Spain beat Germany to join the Netherlands, winners against Uruguay, in Sunday’s Final and ensure a new name on the Trophy.
Cape Town takes a bow
Jul 7th
After enjoying the party of a lifetime, residents of Cape Town have mixed emotions after hosting their last World Cup match on Tuesday night.
