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World Cup in South Africa a thrilling event

World Cup in South Africa a thrilling event

Regardless of the result, I believe Spain has been the most spectacular team in this tournament.

03:17 PM, Jul 12, 2010
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The possible WC final game changers

The possible WC final game changers

Players, who have been instrumental for helping their sides to reach the climax, will provide one final thrust in Sunday's final. (Reuters Photo)

02:10 PM, Jul 11, 2010
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Spain and Netherlands: can flair overcome fear?

Spain and Netherlands: can flair overcome fear?

Some of the biggest names in world football will grace Sunday's World Cup final, but will they be able to do magic for their team.

08:28 PM, Jul 10, 2010
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Top 10 non-EPL geniuses of 2010 WC

Top 10 non-EPL geniuses of 2010 WC

English Premier League could be the game's biggest money-spinner in club competitions, but players who have earned their names in this edition of the World Cup and play for clubs outside England have shown that the EPL or English conditions can not guarantee anyone success at the bigger stage. (AP Photo)

01:56 PM, Jul 10, 2010
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Netherlands’s big guns delivered at WC

Netherlands’s big guns delivered at WC

Wesley Sneijder, Arjen Robben and Mark van Bommel have played key roles to help their side reach the finals.

11:04 AM, Jul 10, 2010
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Spain can stop Wesley Sneijder: Busquets

Spain can stop Wesley Sneijder: Busquets

"We must try to stop him all together, denying him time and space as we did to [Mesut] Oezil, " he said.

10:58 AM, Jul 10, 2010
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Spain can keep Sneijder quiet: Busquets

Spain can keep Sneijder quiet: Busquets

Spain's defense hasn't conceded a goal in the three knockout round games in South Africa.

06:59 PM, Jul 09, 2010
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Spain vs Holland: who are the gamechangers?

Spain vs Holland: who are the gamechangers?

Spain and Holland will meet for the first time in a major competition on Sunday.

05:57 PM, Jul 09, 2010
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'Netherlands has the belief to lift WC'

'Netherlands has the belief to lift WC'

Former Dutch captain Frank de Boer feels the present Netherlands team has the belief to lift the World Cup.

05:11 PM, Jul 09, 2010
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Sneijder, Villa in race for the Golden Ball

Sneijder, Villa in race for the Golden Ball

Wesley Sneijder and David Villa are jointly the leading scorers of this edition of the World Cup.

04:51 PM, Jul 09, 2010
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Spain, Holland could be classic WC final

Spain, Holland could be classic WC final

A new champion will be crowned at the World Cup on Sunday, when Spain meets the Netherlands in a final.

07:57 PM, Jul 08, 2010
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World Cup: Ode to the perfect pass

World Cup: Ode to the perfect pass

For the climax of the World Cup, it is all coming down to the art of the perfect pass.

10:50 AM, Jul 08, 2010
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World Cup 2010 to throw up new champ

World Cup 2010 to throw up new champ

We'll have a first-time winner of the World Cup 2010, after a bullet Carles Puyol header was enough to give Spain a 1-0 win over Germany.

02:30 AM, Jul 08, 2010
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Sneijder in line for more glory

Sneijder in line for more glory

Sneijder won the Italian double and Champions League with his club and now is set to feature in the WC final.

07:16 PM, Jul 07, 2010
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Netherlands eliminate Brazil, qualify for semis

Netherlands eliminate Brazil, qualify for semis

Perennial World Cup underachievers Netherlands knocked off mighty Brazil, stamping the Dutch as strong contenders for the title.

06:42 PM, Jul 02, 2010
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Football World Cup 2010

Goalline technology on IFAB agenda: Blatter

The debate on the of the use of technology was raised again when England's Frank Lampard was denied a goal in the World Cup. 15:50 PM, Aug 11, 2010

Even referees' brains have their limits

After Lampard's no-goal, FIFA president Sepp Blatter apologised for refereeing mistakes at the football World Cup. 16:40 PM, Aug 02, 2010

Argentina bosses betrayed me: Maradona

Argentine football legend speaks out after being sacked as national team coach. 09:39 AM, Jul 29, 2010

Maradona sacked as Argentina's coach

AFA spokesman Ernesto Cherquis Bialo called the decision "very painful". 07:53 AM, Jul 28, 2010
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15:50 PM, Jul 26, 2010

France World Cup team suspended

The decision was taken during a meeting of the FFF's Federal council on the recommendation of new coach Blanc. 20:54 PM, Jul 23, 2010

After WC title, Spain looks to 2018 bid

Spain, which is also European champion, hosted the 1982 World Cup. 21:16 PM, Jul 20, 2010
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