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Francesc Fabregas of Spain is challenged

Football — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:57:36 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 11: Francesc Fabregas of Spain is challenged during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Final match between Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City Stadium on July 11, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Paul Gilham – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Francesc Fabregas of Spain shoots during the 2010 FIFA World Cup

Football — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:57:35 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 11: Francesc Fabregas of Spain shoots during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Final match between Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City Stadium on July 11, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Joris Mathijsen of the Netherlands argues with Xavi Hernandez of Spain

Football — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:57:19 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 11: Joris Mathijsen of the Netherlands argues with Xavi Hernandez of Spain during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Final match between Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City Stadium on July 11, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Dirk Kuyt of the Netherlands is substituted by Eljero Elia of the Netherlands

Football — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:57:18 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 11: Dirk Kuyt of the Netherlands is substituted by Eljero Elia of the Netherlands during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Final match between Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City Stadium on July 11, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Alex Livesey – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Spain take instructions from Vicente del Bosque head coach of Spain at the break for extra time during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Final match between Netherlands and Spain

Football — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:57:03 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 11: Spain take instructions from Vicente del Bosque head coach of Spain at the break for extra time during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Final match between Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City Stadium on July 11, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Mike Hewitt – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Iker Casillas of Spain makes a save at the feet of Robin Van Persie of the Netherlands

Football — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:45:40 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 11: Iker Casillas of Spain makes a save at the feet of Robin Van Persie of the Netherlands during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Final match between Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City Stadium on July 11, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Mike Hewitt – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Arjen Robben of the Netherlands reacts

Football — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:51:15 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 11: Arjen Robben of the Netherlands reacts during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Final match between Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City Stadium on July 11, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter (L) shakes hands with former South African President Nelson Mandela

Football — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:11:50 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 11: FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter (L) shakes hands with former South African President Nelson Mandela before the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Final match between Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City Stadium on July 11, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Jeff Mitchell – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

This lights from the closing ceremony performance light up Soccer City stadium in Soweto.

Football — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:11:49 +0000

This lights from the closing ceremony performance light up Soccer City stadium in Soweto, in suburban Johannesburg ahead of the 2010 World Cup football final between the Netherlands and Spain on July 11, 2010. AFP PHOTO / Monirul Bhuiyan

A general view taken from the stands during the closing ceremony of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Football — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:00:03 +0000

A general view taken from the stands during the closing ceremony of the 2010 Football World Cup before the final between the Netherlands and Spain on July 11, 2010 at Soccer City stadium in Soweto, suburban Johannesburg. NO PUSH TO MOBILE / MOBILE USE SOLELY WITHIN EDITORIAL ARTICLE – AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE

The shirts of the Netherlands

Football — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:35:59 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 11: The shirts of the Netherlands are seen before the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Final match between Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City Stadium on July 11, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Alex Livesey – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Former South African President Nelson Mandela (L) waves next to his wife Graca Machel

Football — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:35:44 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 11: Former South African President Nelson Mandela (L) waves next to his wife Graca Machel during the closing ceremony before the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Final match between Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City Stadium on July 11, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Mike Hewitt – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Final match

Football — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:13:24 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 11: during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Final match between Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City Stadium on July 11, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

A general view of performers during the Closing Ceremony

Football — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:12:54 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 11: A general view of performers during the Closing Ceremony ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Final match between Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City Stadium on July 11, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Dancers perform during a light and projection show as part of the closing ceremony

Football — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:12:53 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 11: Dancers perform during a light and projection show as part of the closing ceremony, prior to the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Final match between Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City Stadium on July 11, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Dancers perform during a light and projection show during the closing ceremony

Football — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:12:52 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 11: Dancers perform during a light and projection show during the closing ceremony, prior to the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Final match between Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City Stadium on July 11, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Performers enter the stadium during the closing ceremony

Football — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:12:51 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 11: Performers enter the stadium during the closing ceremony before the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Final match between Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City Stadium on July 11, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Jamie Squire – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

A general view of atmosphere during the Closing Ceremony

Football — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:12:36 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 11: A general view of atmosphere during the Closing Ceremony ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Final match between Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City Stadium on July 11, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)

A light and projection show entertains the crowds during the closing ceremony

Football — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:12:20 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 11: A light and projection show entertains the crowds during the closing ceremony, prior to the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Final match between Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City Stadium on July 11, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Arjen Robben of the Netherlands (R) embraces Bert van Marwijk head coach

Football — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 07:46:36 +0000

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: Arjen Robben of the Netherlands (R) embraces Bert van Marwijk head coach of the Netherlands as he is substituted during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at Green Point Stadium on July 6, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Alex Livesey – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Oscar Tabarez head coach of Uruguay congratulates Bert van Marwijk head coach of the Netherlands

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:13:44 +0000

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: Oscar Tabarez head coach of Uruguay congratulates Bert van Marwijk head coach of the Netherlands following the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at Green Point Stadium on July 6, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands (L) celebrates in the tunnel

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:13:29 +0000

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands (L) celebrates in the tunnel after the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at Green Point Stadium on July 6, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ryan Pierse – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

John Heitinga of the Netherlands carries Wesley Sneijder

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:13:14 +0000

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: John Heitinga of the Netherlands carries Wesley Sneijder as they celebrate victory and progress to the final during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at Green Point Stadium on July 6, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: (L-R) Mark Van Bommel, John Heitinga and Wesley Sneijder of the

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:13:13 +0000

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: (L-R) Mark Van Bommel, John Heitinga and Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands celebrate after the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at Green Point Stadium on July 6, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Quinn Rooney – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands (C) celebrates scoring

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:38:13 +0000

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands (C) celebrates scoring the second goal with teammates during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at Green Point Stadium on July 6, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ryan Pierse – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands celebrates scoring the second

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:37:58 +0000

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands celebrates scoring the second goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at Green Point Stadium on July 6, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ryan Pierse – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands celebrates scoring his side’s second goal with team mates Arjen Robben and Rafael Van der Vaart

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:37:29 +0000

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands celebrates scoring his side’s second goal with team mates Arjen Robben and Rafael Van der Vaart during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at Green Point Stadium on July 6, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Arjen Robben of the Netherlands celebrates and pats his head after scoring the third goal from a header

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:37:00 +0000

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: Arjen Robben of the Netherlands celebrates and pats his head after scoring the third goal from a header during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at Green Point Stadium on July 6, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Quinn Rooney – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands celebrates scoring his side’s

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:36:16 +0000

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands celebrates scoring his side’s second goal with teammates during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at Green Point Stadium on July 6, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)

Edinson Cavani (L), Alvaro Pereira (C) and Diego Forlan of Uruguay stand dejected

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:29:19 +0000

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: Edinson Cavani (L), Alvaro Pereira (C) and Diego Forlan of Uruguay stand dejected waiting to resume play after conceding a third goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at Green Point Stadium on July 6, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Alex Livesey – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands shoots the ball towards goal,

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:28:49 +0000

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands shoots the ball towards goal, which gets a slight deflection off Maximiliano Pereira of Uruguay and hits the back of the net, scoring his side’s second goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at Green Point Stadium on July 6, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Arjen Robben of the Netherlands (R) heads to score the third goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:28:34 +0000

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: Arjen Robben of the Netherlands (R) heads to score the third goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at Green Point Stadium on July 6, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Mike Hewitt – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Edinson Cavani (L) and Diego Forlan of Uruguay stand dejected waiting to resume play

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:28:19 +0000

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: Edinson Cavani (L) and Diego Forlan of Uruguay stand dejected waiting to resume play after conceding a third goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at Green Point Stadium on July 6, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Alex Livesey – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: Arjen Robben of the Netherlands holds off Walter Gargano of Urug

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:00:55 +0000

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: Arjen Robben of the Netherlands holds off Walter Gargano of Uruguay during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at Green Point Stadium on July 6, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands jumps over Diego Perez of Uruguay

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:00:26 +0000

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands jumps as Diego Perez of Uruguay challenges for the ball during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at Green Point Stadium on July 6, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Alex Livesey – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Rafael Van der Vaart of the Netherlands (L) in action against Edinson Cavani of Uruguay

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:00:25 +0000

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: Rafael Van der Vaart of the Netherlands (L) in action against Edinson Cavani of Uruguay during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at Green Point Stadium on July 6, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Alex Livesey – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Maarten Stekelenburg of the Netherlands defends an attack by Edin

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:00:09 +0000

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: Maarten Stekelenburg of the Netherlands defends an attack by Edinson Cavani of Uruguay during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at Green Point Stadium on July 6, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Fernando Muslera of Uruguay cannot save the shot by Giovanni Van Bronckhorst of the Netherlands as he scores the opening goal

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:59:54 +0000

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: Fernando Muslera of Uruguay cannot save the shot by Giovanni Van Bronckhorst of the Netherlands as he scores the opening goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at Green Point Stadium on July 6, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: Arjen Robben of the Netherlands and Diego Godin of Uruguay battle

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:59:51 +0000

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: Arjen Robben of the Netherlands and Diego Godin of Uruguay battle for the ball during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at Green Point Stadium on July 6, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)

Robin Van Persie and Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands prepare to restart

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:52:01 +0000

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: Robin Van Persie and Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands prepare to restart the match following an equalising goal by Uruguay during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at Green Point Stadium on July 6, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Diego Forlan of Uruguay (C) celebrates scoring the equalising goal with teammates

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:51:46 +0000

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: Diego Forlan of Uruguay (C) celebrates scoring the equalising goal with teammates during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at Green Point Stadium on July 6, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ryan Pierse – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Mark Van Bommel of the Netherlands (C) controls the ball under pressure from Walter Gargano of Uruguay

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:51:31 +0000

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: Mark Van Bommel of the Netherlands (C) controls the ball under pressure from Walter Gargano of Uruguay (L) as teammates Diego Forlan (bottom) and Diego Perez look on during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at Green Point Stadium on July 6, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Mike Hewitt – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Diego Godin of Uruguay tackles Robin Van Persie of the Netherlands

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:51:29 +0000

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: Diego Godin of Uruguay tackles Robin Van Persie of the Netherlands during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at Green Point Stadium on July 6, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Giovanni Van Bronckhorst of the Netherlands celebrates scoring the opening goal with team mates

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:51:14 +0000

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: Giovanni Van Bronckhorst of the Netherlands celebrates scoring the opening goal with team mates during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at Green Point Stadium on July 6, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: Robin Van Persie (2L) and Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands (R)

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:36:50 +0000

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: Robin Van Persie (2L) and Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands (R) wait to resume play after conceding a goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at Green Point Stadium on July 6, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Alex Livesey – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Diego Forlan of Uruguay celebrates scoring his side’s first goal against the Netherlands

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:29:31 +0000

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: Diego Forlan of Uruguay celebrates scoring his side’s first goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at Green Point Stadium on July 6, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Dirk Kuyt of the Netherlands jumps for a header with Maximiliano Pereira of Uruguay during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:29:16 +0000

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: Dirk Kuyt of the Netherlands jumps for a header with Maximiliano Pereira of Uruguay during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at Green Point Stadium on July 6, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: Martin Caceres of Uruguay and Arjen Robben of the Netherlands ch

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:29:15 +0000

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: Martin Caceres of Uruguay and Arjen Robben of the Netherlands challenge for the ball during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at Green Point Stadium on July 6, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Mark Van Bommel of the Netherlands (L) in action against Diego Perez of Uruguay

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:29:00 +0000

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: Mark Van Bommel of the Netherlands (L) in action against Diego Perez of Uruguay during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at Green Point Stadium on July 6, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Quinn Rooney – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

The Netherlands players celebrate with Giovanni Van Bronckhorst

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:28:59 +0000

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: The Netherlands players celebrate with Giovanni Van Bronckhorst after he scores the opening goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at Green Point Stadium on July 6, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)