Officials in Oberhausen have, however, announced Paul's retirement from the predictions game.
12:31 PM, Jul 17, 2010
The reigning world and European champion overtook Brazil, which slipped to third in the table released on Wednesday.
04:26 PM, Jul 14, 2010
The playmaker told reporters in Barcelona that he thought he was offside when he received the assist from Fabregas.
10:42 AM, Jul 14, 2010
Cruyff said some of the tackles were "so ugly and tough they even hurt me".
10:51 AM, Jul 13, 2010
Spain's World Cup-winning team arrived home from South Africa for a huge celebration Monday, including meetings with the Spanish king and prime minister and an open air bus ride through the city's historic center.
07:54 PM, Jul 12, 2010
At least several hundred thousand fans were expected to line the streets to celebrate Spain's first World Cup title.
06:43 PM, Jul 12, 2010
Spain's World Cup-winning team is heading home for a massive celebration.
05:03 PM, Jul 12, 2010
Three World Cup finals and the Dutch still have nothing to show for it.
04:50 PM, Jul 12, 2010The Real Madrid shot-stopper conceded only two goals all tournament, the first coming in a shock 1-0 defeat to Switzerland in Spain's first group game, but went on to keep clean sheets in all of his games apart from the 2-1 group win over Chile. (AP Photo)
04:00 PM, Jul 12, 2010
Regardless of the result, I believe Spain has been the most spectacular team in this tournament.
03:17 PM, Jul 12, 2010
Over one lakh people watched the World Cup final match on a giant screen in Madrid.
01:16 PM, Jul 12, 2010
"Disciplined defence of both the teams kept the scoreline 0-0 for most part of the match," said India's no. 1 football analyst Novy Kapadia.
12:46 PM, Jul 12, 2010
Nadal feels Spain's triumph on Sunday was "unrepeatable" and should be celebrated for a year.
12:34 PM, Jul 12, 2010
A roar rose from Madrid, and almost certainly across the nation, when goalkeeper Iker Casillas lifted the cup in South Africa, while the different emotions were felt in Amsterdam. (AP Photo)
12:05 PM, Jul 12, 2010
Jarque, a former Espanyol footballer died last year in Italy while on pre-season training.
08:51 AM, Jul 12, 2010
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