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Fabregas Likes the Reign of Spain

Fabregas Likes the Reign of Spain

CESC Fabregas hailed a historic moment for Spain after he helped LA Roja to their first World Cup triumph. 12 Jul 2010
Iniesta Revels In 'Incredible' Win

Iniesta Revels In 'Incredible' Win

SPAIN'S hero Andres Iniesta hailed "an incredible feeling" after his goal secured his country the World Cup for the first time in their history. 12 Jul 2010
The Reign Of Spain Begins

The Reign Of Spain Begins

ANDRES Iniesta grabbed a late winner in extra-time as Spain won the World Cup for the first time. 12 Jul 2010
Spanish Joy On Sydney's Streets Pic Special

Spanish Joy On Sydney's Streets Pic Special

The celebrations spilled out from The Spanish Club onto Sydney's city streets as Spain fans celebrated their first ever World Cup win. Pics by Aidan Ormond. 12 Jul 2010
Top Spot Up For Grabs

Top Spot Up For Grabs

HOLLAND could go top of the FIFA world rankings for the first time in their history if they win the World Cup final tomorrow. 11 Jul 2010
Cruyff: Spain Better Than Holland

Cruyff: Spain Better Than Holland

DUTCH legend Johan Cruyff feels Spain play better than Holland and expects Vicente del Bosque's side to win tomorrow's World Cup final. 11 Jul 2010
Dream Final For Van Bronckhorst

Dream Final For Van Bronckhorst

THERE will be no old pals act from Giovanni van Bronckhorst tomorrow as he looks to end his career in spectacular style by lifting the World Cup. 11 Jul 2010
Dutch Plot To Stop La Roja

Dutch Plot To Stop La Roja

ARJEN Robben is adamant the Netherlands will not allow Spain to impose their own style on Sunday's 2010 World Cup final at Soccer City. 10 Jul 2010
New Winners, European Grinners

New Winners, European Grinners

THIS week’s FourFourTwo Insider podcast reviews the World Cup quarters and semis, previews the Netherlands-Spain final, chats with Brisbane Roar’s Matt McKay and ponders what Craig Johnston has in common with Abe Simpson. 8 Jul 2010
Van Bronckhorst In Dreamland

Van Bronckhorst In Dreamland

HOLLAND captain Giovanni van Bronckhorst has admitted he could hardly have dreamed that his last competitive match would be the World Cup final. 7 Jul 2010
Van Marwijk's a Happy Man

Van Marwijk's a Happy Man

HOLLAND boss Bert Van Marwijk is delighted to see the efforts of two years nearing fruition at the World Cup. 7 Jul 2010
Kuyt Targets Historic Dutch Triumph

Kuyt Targets Historic Dutch Triumph

DIRK Kuyt is crossing his fingers it will be third time lucky for Holland in Sunday's World Cup final. 7 Jul 2010
Dutch Delight As Repeat of '74 Final Looms

Dutch Delight As Repeat of '74 Final Looms

HOLLAND coach Bert van Marwijk saw his team stride into a World Cup final for the first time in 32 years with a 3-2 win against Uruguay and then looked forward to a potentially spicy clash with Germany. 7 Jul 2010
Dutch Into The Final

Dutch Into The Final

HOLLAND will have their chance to exorcise the ghosts of World Cup finals past on Sunday. 7 Jul 2010
Van Marwijk Keeps Holland United

Van Marwijk Keeps Holland United

BERT van Marwijk is not the most high-profile coach at South Africa 2010, but so far he has achieved what more famous Dutch names in recent times have failed to do. 6 Jul 2010
Van Marwijk Short-Handed For Semi-Final

Van Marwijk Short-Handed For Semi-Final

HOLLAND coach Bert van Marwijk was today going back to the drawing board as he prepared his team for their World Cup semi-final clash with Uruguay. 3 Jul 2010