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- Blatter rejects World Cup criticism
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has defended the 2010 World Cup from criticism over empty seats and poor refereeing standards.
The head of world football's governing body also claimed he was not surprised by the poor showing by African countries. Instead, the 74-year-old believes the decision by Ivory Coast and Nigeri View more »- Mandela 'pressured' to attend final
The grandson of Nelson Mandela has claimed FIFA have put "extreme pressure" on the former South African president to attend tonight's World Cup final.
Mandla Mandela also said the world governing body did not "understand the family's traditions and customs". Mandela's great granddaughter Zenani Mandela died in a c View more »- Xavi: We need to be more clinical
Xavi has admitted Spain need to find their killer touch if they are to win the World Cup.
Although the Euro 2008 winners have responded well to their setback in the opening game against Switzerland by reeling off five wins on the trot, the goals have largely dried up. But, as they prepare to face Holland at Soccer View more »- Van Marwijk ready to make history
Holland coach Bert van Marwijk goes into the World Cup final against Spain already knowing what it is like to be a world champion.
The Dutch coach won the world klaverjassen championship with his father back in 1973, the year before Johan Cruyff and co. showed the planet what 'Total Football' was all about by reac View more »- World Cup final: Howard Webb given taster of pressure that awaits him for Holland v Spain
Ladies and gentlemen, introducing Howard Webb, referee superstar!
Perfect diplomat: Howard Webb said refereeing the World Cup final would be the 'ultimate honour'
If ever this most decent and grounded of Englishmen needed a freakish preview of the unreal pressure that will be heaped upon him in Soccer City on Sunday View more »- Arjen Robben determined to play through the pain against Spain
Holland's Arjen Robben will play through the pain in the final against Spain, after revealing that the hamstring injury he sustained prior to the World Cup is still troubling him.
Pain barrier: Arjen Robben has been troubled by his hamstring injury throughout the tournament
Robben missed Holland’s first two gr View more »- Player ratings for Holland v Spain
Final reckoning: Holland's Wesley Sneijder and Spain striker David Villa will provide the main goal threat in the World Cup final
Iker Casillas: Remains one of the world's best goalkeepers with his sound handling, positioning, decision-making and, above all, his confidence. 9
Sergio Ramos: Enjoyed a terrific tourna View more »- Wesley Sneijder set to win place in Holland hearts
Dutch playmaker has never been a favourite with team-mates or fans, but that will change if he wins them the World Cup
The song everyone in the Netherlands has been singing along to these past few days is Majesteit (Majesty). Written spontaneously by a singer and a cabaret artist while on safari in South Africa duri View more »- World Cup final: Spain's kaleidoscopic talent can prevail against Holland
The neutrals deserve a romantic World Cup ending and a win for either side could satisfy their craving
The Spain midfielder Xavi, left, has had a prolific World Cup, making 560 passes and creating 25 goalscoring chances
A Spanish conquest in the battle of the World Cup virgins would be met with ambivalence in the Cat View more »- Preview: Netherlands - Spain
It’s do or die time in Soccer City, as a new name will be engraved onto the World Cup final trophy...
Kick Off: Sunday, July 11, 2010, 20:30 CETSoccer City, Johannesburg
Seeking The Ultimate Prize
Two of Europe’s great flamboyant footballing nations are preparing to contest the World Cup, yet the Nethe View more »
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The Top 3 Teams of Previous Tournaments
| Years | Winners | Runner-up | Third place |
| 2006 | Italy | France | Germany |
| 2002 | Brazil | Germany | Turkey |
| 1998 | France | Brazil | Croatia |
| 1994 | Brazil | Italy | Sweden |
| 1990 | Germany | Argentina | Italy |
| 1986 | Argentina | Germany | France |
| 1982 | Italy | Germany | Poland |
| 1978 | Argentina | Holland | Brazil |
| 1974 | Germany | Holland | Poland |
| 1970 | Brazil | Italy | Germany |
| 1966 | England | Germany | Portugal |
| 1962 | Brazil | Czech | Chile |
| 1958 | Brazil | Sweden | France |
| 1954 | Germany | Hungary | Austria |
| 1950 | Uruguay | Brazil | Sweden |
| 1938 | Italy | Hungary | Brazil |
| 1934 | Italy | Czech | Germany |
| 1930 | Uruguay | Argentina | America |
