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Dutch Delight Then Despair in Sydney Pic Special

Dutch Delight Then Despair in Sydney Pic Special

Dutchdown crew's Holland House party kicked off at midnight and was in full swing at Home niteclub till the Spanish landed a killer goal in the final minutes. Pics by Aidan Ormond. 12 Jul 2010
Forlan Claims Top WC Honour

Forlan Claims Top WC Honour

URUGUAY'S Diego Forlan has won the FIFA Golden Ball as the outstanding player at the World Cup. 12 Jul 2010
Dutch Shamed By Spanish Destiny

Dutch Shamed By Spanish Destiny

SPANISH captain Iker Casillas lifted the World Cup to the African night sky as all of Spain celebrated the first World Cup triumph in their history - and justice prevailed. 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
World Cup Final Player Ratings

World Cup Final Player Ratings

HOW did the individuals perform as Spain sneaked past Holland 1-0 in the World Cup final? 12 Jul 2010
Webb Hands Out Cards Like Xmas

Webb Hands Out Cards Like Xmas

HOWARD Webb set a new World Cup final record after handing out 14 yellow cards and one red to Spain and Holland in a tempestuous climax to this tournament. 12 Jul 2010
FIFA Look for Increased Ref Professionalism

FIFA Look for Increased Ref Professionalism

FIFA are considering plans to increase the number of professional referees around the world in a bid to raise the standard of officials. 12 Jul 2010
Blatter Rejects World Cup Criticism

Blatter Rejects World Cup Criticism

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has defended the 2010 World Cup from criticism over empty seats and poor refereeing standards. 11 Jul 2010
Mandela Under 'Extreme Pressure' to Attend Final

Mandela Under 'Extreme Pressure' to Attend Final

THE grandson of Nelson Mandela has claimed FIFA have put "extreme pressure" on the former South African president to attend the World Cup final. 11 Jul 2010
United Boss Dismisses Sneijder Claims

United Boss Dismisses Sneijder Claims

MANCHESTER United manager Sir Alex Ferguson insists he has not made a bid for Holland midfielder Wesley Sneijder. 11 Jul 2010
Sneijder The Man To Replace Scholes - Robben

Sneijder The Man To Replace Scholes - Robben

ARJEN Robben has hailed his Holland team-mate Wesley Sneijder as the best player in the world - and claimed he is the only player who can replace Paul Scholes at Manchester United. 11 Jul 2010
Low Thrilled By Third Place

Low Thrilled By Third Place

JOACHIM Low insists his Germany side can leave the World Cup with their heads held high after finishing in third place and exceeding expectations in South Africa. 11 Jul 2010
Taylor Thrilled for Webb

Taylor Thrilled for Webb

JACK Taylor, the last Englishman to referee a World Cup final, will be in Johannesburg's Soccer City tomorrow night to watch Howard Webb follow in his footsteps. 11 Jul 2010
Van Marwijk Hopes to Repeat Winning Feeling

Van Marwijk Hopes to Repeat Winning Feeling

HOLLAND coach Bert van Marwijk goes into tomorrow's World Cup final already knowing what it is like to be a world champion. 11 Jul 2010
Xavi: We Need to Be More Clinical

Xavi: We Need to Be More Clinical

XAVI has admitted Spain need to find their killer touch if they are to win the World Cup tomorrow. 11 Jul 2010
Iniesta Demands More From Spain

Iniesta Demands More From Spain

ANDRES Iniesta has conceded Spain will have to step up a gear if they are to overcome Holland in tomorrow's World Cup final. 11 Jul 2010