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- World Cup 2010 Cynic's Guide: 10 Reasons Why the Whole Shebang Was a Waste of Time
- By Scott Murray 13/7/2010 6:18 AM GMT
1. We had to watch it all on television, for an effing start. The BBC – the national broadcaster, let's not forget – was an egregious disgrace. Ahead of Algeria v Slovenia, the Alans ... More »
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- Team of the Tournament: Spain's Famous Five Dominate Our Superstar Line-up
- By Mike McGrath 12/7/2010 6:21 AM GMT
As the World Cup progressed, unexpected players started emerging as key factors in why some countries were progressing in a tournament that showed no regard for reputation.The players tipped to shine ... More »
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- The Week That Was: Spain Take Centre Stage in the Final Analysis
- By Jeremy Cross 12/7/2010 5:50 AM GMT
Life doesn't get any better for the Spaniards, but the World Cup curse has struck the Netherlands for a third time, confirming their status as the best nation to have never won the trophy. Meanwhile, ... More »
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- Talent Spotter: Four Players Who Sent Their Value Soaring in South Africa
- By Ian Edwards 12/7/2010 5:22 AM GMT
With a few exceptions, notably Diego Forlan and Andres Iniesta, it was a World Cup when the familiar big names failed to live up to their reputations. Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, Kaka and, to a ... More »
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- Diego Forlan's Performances Makes Him a Worthy Winner of the Golden Ball
- By Jon West 12/7/2010 4:50 AM GMT
A crossbar denied him the Golden Boot award but in the end the Golden Ball was his: Diego Forlan, Manchester United flop in 2004, was voted the outstanding player of South Africa 2010.
And, with ... More »
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- Why Diego Forlan & Co. Must Fear the Future After Their World Cup Expoits
- By Jeremy Cross 11/7/2010 6:08 AM GMT
Uruguay will be treated like royalty upon their return from the World Cup and deservedly so, but Oscar Tabarez's squad should make the most of the occasion because it are unlikely to happen again for ... More »
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- Joachim Low and Young Germany Among the Big Winners at World Cup
- By Jeremy Cross 11/7/2010 5:06 AM GMT
Philipp Lahm might have insisted on a reluctance to celebrate third place for Germany at the World Cup, but there is much to cheer for Joachim Low's side as they consider one of the brightest futures ... More »
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- Uruguay 2 Germany 3: Germany Clinch Third Spot Thanks To Sami Khedira
- By Neil Johnston 10/7/2010 4:24 PM GMT
Sami Khedira's 82nd minute header settled a thrilling five-goal consolation game, as three-times winners Germany secured a place on the World Cup podium.
Thomas Muller gave Germany an 18th minute ... More »
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- Third-Place Playoff: Uruguay v Germany Minute-By-Minute Report
- By JP Shaw 10/7/2010 1:00 PM GMT
Minute-by-minute commentary from Port Elizabeth Stadium in Nelson Mandela Bay. ... More »
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- Uruguay v Germany Preview: The Battle for World Cup's Consolation Prize
- By Jeremy Cross 09/7/2010 8:00 AM GMT
THIRD PLACE PLAY OFF: PORT ELIZABETH, SATURDAY JULY 10, 2010. KICK-OFF: 1930 BST ... More »
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- Nigel de Jong Poised to Return and Play a Crucial Role in Final for Netherlands
- By John Percy 08/7/2010 9:25 AM GMT
While the rest of the Netherlands team celebrated with unbridled joy after their World Cup semi-final win, the overriding emotion in Cape Town for Nigel de Jong was undoubtedly one of relief.
The ... More »
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- Team of the Week: Is Wesley Sneijder the World's Best Player?
- By Ian Whittell 08/7/2010 8:09 AM GMT
The 2010 World Cup may be remembered as the tournament that dented a few lofty reputations - Wayne Rooney, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo chief among them.
But as Holland and Spain line up for ... More »
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- Giovanni van Bronckhorst is Determined to Retire With a Final Flourish
- By John Percy 08/7/2010 4:17 AM GMT
His name may not evoke the same memories as Johan Cruyff, Johan Neeskens, Marco Van Basten and Ruud Gullit but Giovanni van Bronckhorst is determined to ensure he is elevated into such exalted company ... More »
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- Uruguay Leave With Heads Held High Despite Handball Controversy
- By Mike McGrath 07/7/2010 6:50 AM GMT
They were branded cheats dramatically defeating Ghana with a helping hand from Luis Suarez and they were the country neutrals wanted to see knocked out, yet there was nothing but pride from Uruguay's ... More »
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- Fortune Continues to Favour the Netherlands on Their World Cup Journey
- By John Percy 07/7/2010 5:52 AM GMT
Before the Netherlands booked a place in their first World Cup Final since 1978, the legendary Ruud Gullit insisted that a healthy slice of luck had contributed to their impressive journey.
It was ... More »
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- Uruguay 2 Netherlands 3: Wesley Sneijder in Charge as Dutch Reach Final
- By Graham Chase 06/7/2010 4:32 PM GMT
Wesley Sneijder once again inspired the Netherlands as they reached a first World Cup Final for the first time since 1978 with a hard-fought and unspectacular victory in Cape Town.
Giovanni van ... More »
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- Semi-Final: Uruguay v Netherlands Minute-By-Minute Report
- By Evan Fanning 06/7/2010 1:00 PM GMT
Minute-by-minute commentary from the Green Point Stadium in Cape Town. ... More »
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- Why No One Should Blame Luis Suarez for His Instinctive Hand-to-Ball Act
- By Scott Murray 06/7/2010 9:36 AM GMT
Where were you when Luis Suarez handled the ball? It's a question that'll be asked through the ages, one to add to a list containing: "where were you when Diana died?", "where were you when the twin ... More »
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- The Week That Was ... Things Aren't Ghana Get Better For Asamoah Gyan
- By Jason Mellor 06/7/2010 7:43 AM GMT
Asamoah Gyan adds a whole new meaning to the term 'bad day at the office' and the crusading Goodluck Jonathan is forced into an embarrassing u-turn. But things are looking brighter for Iker Casillas, ... More »
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- Bert Van Marwijk So Close to Finally Making History With the Netherlands
- By John Percy 06/7/2010 4:24 AM GMT
Serial chokers. Perennial underachievers. Bert van Marwijk has heard all the accusations about the Netherlands since he took charge two years ago.
But the coach now stands on the brink of etching ... More »
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John Percy Netherlands, Slovenia, South Korea
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Ian Winrow England
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Graham Chase Australia, Algeria, Nigeria
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Neil Johnston South Africa, Denmark, Honduras
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Chris Brereton Everton, Bolton, Wales
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Jason Mellor USA, Switzerland, Cameroon
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Jeremy Cross France, Portugal, Paraguay
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Ben Hunt Italy, Germany, North Korea
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Dean Jones New Zealand, Serbia, Ghana
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Andy Fifield Brazil, Argentina, Chile
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Ian Edwards Spain, Slovenia, Japan
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Ian Whittell England, Fifa
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