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- Robben ready for Spain test
The World Cup final between Holland and Spain at Soccer City in Johannesburg could be one for the purists but Arjen Robben would be delighted to win ugly on Sunday.
The present Dutch squad is generally regarded as the least attractive of the three that have reached the game's greatest stage. Holland winger Robben View more »- Webb savouring 'ultimate honour'
Howard Webb has spoken of the "ultimate honour" of being chosen to referee Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Holland.
Webb, supported by his assistants Darren Cann and Michael Mullarkey, will become the first English referee of a World Cup final since Jack Taylor in 1974.
Former police sergeant Webb, 3 View more »- Top spot up for grabs
Holland could go top of the FIFA world rankings for the first time in their history if they win the World Cup final on Sunday.
The Dutch, who lie fourth in the standings currently, will take over first place from Brazil if they win their clash with Spain in normal or extra-time.
FIFA also announced that Spain w View more »- Spain have talent to beguile the waiting world against Holland
This World Cup has been an enjoyable tournament but not yet an epic one. South Africa 2010 will always be remembered for the wonderful fans, and for how the hosts laid on a magical party from Cape Town to Durban, Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg, but it desperately needs a memorable final to be considered a truly stellar View more »- Spain unhappy with appointment of Howard Webb
Howard Webb's appointment as World Cup final referee has caused consternation in Spain in the wake of the English official's performance in their opening match against Switzerland.
Howard's way: Spain are unhappy with the appointment of Howard Webb for the World Cup final on Sunday
On the day when Webb's wife Kay j View more »- Bert van Marwijk holds Holland together
Since emerging as a world power in the Seventies, Holland have been run by avant garde coaching gurus (Rinus Michels, Louis van Gaal, Guus Hiddink) or their footballing aristocracy (Johan Cruyff, Frank Rijkaard and Marco van Basten).
Everyman: Bert van Marwijk may not have the international playing pedigree of his pr View more »- Van Bommel: I won't win a Peace Prize, but I'll be World champ
Dutch hardman Mark van Bommel last night joked he will never win the Nobel Peace Prize - but will happily take the World Cup as a consolation.
Van Bommel, 33, insists he would far rather be remembered as a world champion than being a beautiful footballer
Bayern Munich midfielder van Bommel even claimed that the gre View more »- Finalists head Golden Ball nominees
Ten players have been shortlisted for FIFA's player of the tournament award, including three from Spain and two from fellow finalists Holland.
The player will be announced after Sunday's final based on votes from journalists accredited for the World Cup.
The 2010 shortlist - which does not include a single goalkeep View more »- Torres makes last-ditch plea for starting role
Fernando Torres last night pleaded with Spain boss Vicente Del Bosque to let him start the World Cup final.
The Liverpool striker, hero of Spain’s Euro 2008 victory, fears he will miss the biggest match of his life.
Out of form Torres was dropped for the semi-final and Del Bosque is set to name an unchanged t View more »- Van Marwijk defends Van Bommel
Holland coach Bert van Marwijk has leapt to the defence of midfield enforcer Mark van Bommel.
A number of dubious challenges may have gone un-noticed by the referees, but not fans, who have vented their frustration at Van Bommel's cynical approach on various websites.
But he has only been booked once in the Wor View more »
