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Extra-time success for Spaniards

CELEBRATION TIME: Spain’s players show their delight after being presented with the World Cup last night

8:02am Monday 12th July 2010

Andres Iniesta grabbed a late winner in extra-time as Spain won the World Cup for the first time.

Spain win World Cup

10:06pm Sunday 11th July 2010

Spain have won the World Cup after beating Holland 1-0 after extra-time in the final in Johannesburg.

FIFA president defends World Cup from criticism

9:20pm Sunday 11th July 2010

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has defended the 2010 World Cup from criticism over empty seats and poor refereeing standards.

Nelson Mandela takes World Cup bow

7:16pm Sunday 11th July 2010

Nelson Mandela took his long-awaited World Cup bow at tonight's final at Soccer City.


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Where will O'Neill turn this summer?

3:14pm Monday 7th May 2012

THERE'S a sense of expectation on Wearside ahead of Martin O'Neill's first summer in charge.


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