Spain captain Iker Casillas holds aloft the World Cup trophy at a parade in Madrid on Monday. Photo: AP
Spain can hit more heights after surviving clog dance
Spain's final test was to endure the brute force of Holland. As a last trial of their claim to greatness it was wrong for a World Cup climax but right for the killing off of any last doubts about t...
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Ten things the World Cup taught England
1. Abolish expectationBrazil have it because they own five world titles. Spain had it because they were reigning European champions. But no country who have appeared in one World Cup...
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SPAIN CROWNED WORLD CHAMPIONS
Andres Iniesta scored the title-winning goal for Spain in the 116th minute in front of 84,490 spectators at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg.
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Opinion:
The real legacy of World Cup 2010
Opinion:
The real legacy of World Cup 2010
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Spain lifts FIFA World Cup
Crowds go wild as Mandela makes his appearance
Nelson Mandela waved to the crowd and Shakira had fans dancing in their seats as South Africa began saying farewell to the 2010 World Cup in emotional and pulsating fashion. The an...
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Blatter gives South Africa 9 out of 10 for World Cup
FIFA president Joseph Blatter has given South Africa high marks for its hosting of the 2010 World Cup, while also describing Spain’s hard-fought win over the Netherlands in the final as a vi...
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Photo Gallery: Spain lifts FIFA World Cup
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Andres Iniesta’s title-winning goal guided Spain to a 1-0 victory over the Netherlands and their first-ever World Cup title on July 11, 2010. Photos: AP
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Diego Maradona, the cynosure of all eyes when he donned the national jersey, continues to enthrall crowds as coach. Be it his theatrics or his unabashed display of emotions, the superstar on the sidelines of FIFA 2010 mesmerises fans across the world. Photos: AP
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Klose saw red, Podolski saw his penalty saved while Jovanovic scored the only goal of a very entertaining match. Some pictures from Port Elizabeth as Serbia shock Germany. Photos: AP
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Gonzalo Higuain struck the first hat-trick of the tournament as Argentina beat South Korea 4-1 to seal a berth in the knockout round on June 17, 2010. Photos: AP
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Singers Alicia Keys, Shakira, Fergie among others enthralled the crowd with their numbers. K'naan rocked the house with "Wavin' Flag" while Joseph Blatter and Jacob Zuma addressed the gathering prior to the artists taking centrestage. Some pictures from the Orlando Stadium in Soweto as Africa was just hours away from hosting its first-ever FIFA Football World Cup. Photos: AP
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Every World Cup has its own defining image or moment which speaks a thousand words. A look at some legends who lived those moments.
