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- Van Marwijk ready for battle
Holland coach Bert van Marwijk is predicting a battle royal against the "fighters" of Uruguay in Tuesday's semi-final but believes his Dutch players have added some steel to their renowned brand of attractive football.
The Dutch are the clear favourites to make it to Sunday's final, especially with Robin van Persi View more »- Klose believes German youngsters can beat Spain
- ERASMIA, South Africa (AP)—Miroslav Klose says a new generation of creative players can help Germany avenge its loss to Spain in the 2008 European Championship final when the sides meet in the World Cup semifinals on Wednesday. The veteran forward was in an experienced German side that lost a one-sided Euro fina View more »
- Spain expects Germany to help improve form
- JOHANNESBURG (AP)—Spain expects high-scoring Germany to be the perfect opponent in the World Cup semifinals. Striker David Villa, whose tournament-leading fifth goal helped Spain beat Paraguay 1-0, said Germany’s style will let the European champions rediscover their attacking game. “A rival like Ge View more »
- Santa Cruz upbeat despite defeat
Roque Santa Cruz insisted there was no point dwelling on what may have been after Paraguay bowed out of the World Cup with a 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Spain.
Oscar Cardozo had a penalty saved by Iker Casillas in the second half as the South Americans went out after their best-ever performance at the finals.
" View more »- Maradona must stay on - Heinze
Gabriel Heinze has urged Diego Maradona not to make a snap decision on his future as Argentina boss.
In the immediate aftermath of Saturday's 4-0 hammering by Germany in the World Cup quarter-final, Maradona indicated he was likely to end his controversial reign. But Heinze insists progress has been made and while View more »- Germany have the look of champions
Joachim Low declared that his ‘'fearless'’ German youngsters displayed the hallmark of champions as Argentina were destroyed in a breathless and emphatic World Cup quarter-final match.
In sharp contrast: Joachim Low had the upper hand over Argentina coach Diego Maradona on Saturday
Diego Maradona, the A View more »- World Cup WAGs - Larissa Riquelme (Paraguay)
Larissa Riquelme may not strictly be a WAG, but she is Paraguay's top lingerie model and has become the official cheerleader of her country as they attempt to reach the World Cup semi-final today.
She has promised to run around naked if Paraguay win the World Cup, just as Diego Maradona said if Argentine do it. I View more »- Klose keen to keep focus on team
Germany striker Miroslav Klose is more interested in winning the World Cup than smashing Ronaldo's record for goals in it.
Klose's brace helped complete a staggering 4-0 quarter-final win over Argentina. It also allowed the 32-year-old to muscle into contention for the Golden Shoe by taking him onto four goals, an View more »- Maradona reflects on 'toughest day'
Diego Maradona described Argentina's humiliation at the hands of Germany as the toughest day of his life.
Miroslav Klose scored twice as Germany went through to the World Cup semi-finals with a 4-0 victory at the Green Point Stadium. It left Lionel Messi, the world's best player, sobbing in the dressing room and M View more »- Del Bosque hails Spain progress
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque saluted his players for making history on Saturday night but admitted they scraped into the World Cup semi-finals by the skin of their teeth.
David Villa's late goal - after both sides had missed penalties - secured victory over a brave Paraguay team who had matched the European cham 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 |
