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Brian Glanville’s Diary: July 13th

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Brian Glanville

The maestro has spoken. So let there be no more dispute about it, no more limp special pleading from their manager.

Gavin Hamilton: A wretched Final but Spain deserve their first world title

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Inevitably the Final leaves a lasting impression on our memories of a World Cup tournament as a whole, but that was a wretched game at Soccer City between Spain and Holland.
I cannot recall a major final that was so beset by nastiness, where two teams carried out so many bad fouls.
It’s hard to escape the feeling that Howard

World Cup Images: 11th July

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Stunning images from the final day of the World Cup

Final a thankless task for referee – Blatter

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Howard Webb

A record 15 yellow cards were shown in the game, as Webb struggled to maintain his authority on proceedings.

Iniesta overwhelmed after making history

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Andres Iniesta

Spain’s World Cup hero Andres Iniesta was almost overcome with emotion after helping his country to glory in South Africa.

Forlan named player of the tournament

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Diego Forlan

Uruguay striker Diego Forlan has won FIFA’s Golden Ball award for the best player at the World Cup.

Del Bosque elated with Spain triumph

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Vicente Del Bosque

A euphoric Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has admitted his side were given a tough test by Holland in the World Cup final.

Holland round on referee

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Howard Webb

Holland coach Bert van Marwijk has criticised referee Howard Webb after Spain triumphed 1-0 in extra time in the World Cup final.

Spain are world champions!

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Iniesta

Spain players lift the trophy after their 1-0 extra-time victory over Holland.

Spain are world champions after Iniesta seals late victory

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Iniesta

As I write, Spain’s players are celebrating all around on the pitch at Soccer City. Holland’s players are lying distraught in defeat. A final that had looked to be heading for penalties was settled at the death by Andres Iniesta’s goal in the 116th minute of extra time.