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- 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 »- 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 »- 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 »- 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 »- Webb: I will not shy away from big decisions in the World Cup final
Howard Webb insists he has the courage to make the big decisions in tomorrow's World Cup final - even if it means emulating Jack Taylor and awarding a penalty in the first minute.
Webb, supported by his assistants Darren Cann and Michael Mullarkey, will become the first English referee of a World Cup final since Tay 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 »
