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- Martino set to remain Paraguay boss
Gerardo Martino has agreed to stay on as Paraguay coach until after the Copa America next year.
Paraguay's football federation (APF) said on Thursday that they would give Martino time to consider his position following speculation the Argentinian would step down after leading La Albirroja into the World Cup quarte View more »- Argentina's Lionel Messi Breaks Silence To Asian Audience
The devastated star spoke for the first time since leaving South Africa, on a blog designed for Chinese fans of the number 10.
Leo Messi - Argentina-Germany - World Cup 2010
Argentina star Lionel Messi today broke his silence after his side crashed out of the World Cup to Germany on Saturday, telling fans "I feel te View more »- Villar unimpressed with World Cup
Paraguay captain Justo Villar has lashed out at FIFA for giving the World Cup to South Africa, claiming the country were not prepared to host the tournament.
South Africa has generally garnered praise for its hosting of football's showpiece event but Villar insists that behind the scenes it was a different story.
View more »- Cristiano Ronaldo and Irina Shayk
Cristiano Ronaldo left Da Silvano restaurant in NYC's Greenwich Village after having lunch with two women – one being his current WAG. Ronaldo, who is the proud father of a new baby boy, waited until both ladies were inside of a waiting SUV until he exited the restaurant. 5 July 2010.
We're not here for View more »- Buffon facing 3months on sidelines
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is set to be sidelined for three months after undergoing surgery on a back injury he picked up at the World Cup.
Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon
Backache: Gianluigi Buffon will be out for three months having had surgery on a back injury.
Buffon sustained the herniated disc wh View more »- Argentina welcomed home like champions
Maradona's mural: fans hold up a banner dedicated to Diego Maradona with the name of his town, Villa Fiorito, written across the top of it.
Flying the flag: the crowds gathered hours before the team arrived.
Vu-vu voom: those vuvuzelas get everywhere don't they?
Going nowhere fast: the Argentina coac View more »- Blatter happy with finals
FIFA president Sepp Blatter claims the World Cup in South Africa has already proved the doubters wrong.
Critics had predicted that fans would be deterred by high travel costs and the high crime rate in the country, while even FIFA themselves admitted earlier this year that ticket sales had not gone as well as they had View more »- Linesman saddened by Lampard error
The linesman at the centre of England's disallowed goal storm has admitted he was caught out by the speed of Frank Lampard's shot.
Uruguayan official Mauricio Espinosa failed to spot Lampard's effort had bounced over the line after crashing down off the underside of the bar during England's 4-1 last-16 defeat to G View more »- Low wary of Spain match-winners
Germany coach Joachim Low has warned that Spain have "several Messis" in their ranks, insisting the European champions will pose the toughest test yet for his side when they meet in their World Cup semi-final encounter on Wednesday.
The three-time winners have been the most impressive team in South Africa so far, View more »- Pique expects close encounter
Gerard Pique has told Germany there are "no favourites" when the World Cup reaches the semi-final stage.
The Spanish defender has been impressed with Germany's form on the way to the last four in defeating England 4-1 and then Argentina 4-0 in back-to-back games. But former Manchester United man Pique believes the View more »
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| 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 |
