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- Xavi calls for `killer touch'
- Xavi has admitted Spain need to find their killer touch if they are to win the World Cup tomorrow. 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. Liverpool's Fernando Torres was axed for View more »
- Iniesta demands more from Spain
Andres Iniesta has conceded Spain will have to step up a gear if they are to overcome Holland in Sunday's World Cup final.
Although the Euro 2008 winners have lived up to their pre-tournament billing by reaching the decider at Soccer City to give them a shot at lifting the greatest trophy in the game for the first View more »- Dream final for van Bronckhorst
There will be no old pals act from Giovanni van Bronckhorst on Sunday as he looks to end his career in spectacular style by lifting the World Cup.
Holland's encounter with Spain means a reunion with a number of familiar faces for the Dutch skipper who, during his four years at Barcelona, got to know Xavi, Andres I View more »- Cruyff: Spain better than Holland
- Dutch legend Johan Cruyff feels Spain play better than Holland and expects Vicente del Bosque's side to win the World Cup final. The 63 year-old, a legend at Barcelona having graced the club as both a player and a coach, is well-placed to judge both sides and sees Spain coming out on top, if they are allowed to play View more »
- 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 »- Platini released from hospital
Michel Platini was released from hospital on Saturday morning following his collapse in a Johannesburg restaurant on Friday night.
The UEFA president fainted in the restaurant and was taken to hospital by ambulance. Tests have shown there to be no problems. Platini has been suffering from flu for the last few days View more »- Marchena: Our time has come
Carlos Marchena believes Spain are destined for the World Cup title, insisting the time for one of football's biggest underachievers has now come.
La Furia Roja have undoubtedly been the best team on the planet over the past 24 months, which began with their crowning as European champions. They came to South Afric View more »- UEFA play down fears about Platini
UEFA president Michel Platini is recovering in hospital after fainting in a Johannesburg restaurant on Friday night.
Platini, who had been suffering from flu-like symptoms, was taken to hospital for tests, none of which showed up any significant problems. Early reports suggested Platini had suffered a heart attack 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 |
