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- Van Marwijk: Don't make comparisons
Holland coach Bert van Marwijk has taken inspiration from former Dutch greats but insists comparisons cannot be drawn between his World Cup finalists and the 'total football' legends of the past.
Neither the 1974 nor 1978 sides were able to take that last step to become World Cup winners, but Van Marwijk believes th View more »- Howard Webb to referee World Cup final
England's Howard Webb will be the referee for the World Cup final.
The 38-year-old from Rotherham has been chosen for the final by FIFA's referees committee.
Webb and his assistants Darren Cann and Michael Mullarkey will officiate in the final on Sunday between Spain and Holland at Johannesburg's Soccer City.
He w View more »- Webb to referee final
England's Howard Webb will be the referee for the World Cup final.
The 38-year-old from Rotherham has been chosen for the final by FIFA's referees committee.
Webb and his assistants Darren Cann and Michael Mullarkey will officiate in the final on Sunday between Spain and Holland at Johannesburg's Soccer City. H View more »- Neuer: Germany lacked courage
Germany keeper Manuel Neuer claimed his side lacked the courage to beat Spain in Wednesday night's World Cup semi-final.
Although it took Carles Puyol's late header to set up a final meeting with Holland at Soccer City on Sunday, in truth, Germany were outplayed. It was a sad way for Joachim Low's young team to ex View more »- Pedro surprised by starting role
Spain striker Pedro has admitted he was surprised to start Wednesday night's World Cup semi-final ahead of Fernando Torres.
The Liverpool forward was dumped to the bench by coach Vicente del Bosque after failing to score a single goal in South Africa. Pedro repaid his manager's faith by producing an excellent perf View more »- Van Persie - We can make history
Robin van Persie knows his Holland team-mates have the chance to become immortal on Sunday.
Victory over favourites Spain in the World Cup final at Soccer City would finally erase the bitter taste of defeat from 1974 and 1978, when Rinus Michels' legendery Total Football side - inspired by the talismanic Johan Cru View more »- Xavi will savour World Cup final
Spain's midfield maestro Xavi is determined to enjoy the World Cup final.
A new champion will be crowned on Sunday after the Euro 2008 winners booked a clash with Holland at Soccer City thanks to Carles Puyol's fierce second-half header against Germany in Durban. It offers Spain the chance to follow West Germany i View more »- Low backs Spain for title
Spain will be crowned world champions for the first time in their history on Sunday, according to German coach Joachim Low.
Low watched his side beaten 1-0 in the second World Cup semi-final by a powerful second-half header from Spain defender Carles Puyol to set up a World Cup final between the European champions View more »- Germany v Spain World Cup semi-final interrupted by one-fan pitch invasion
A one-man pitch invasion - complete with Superman T-shirt and vuvuzela - brought a halt to the World Cup semi-final between Germany and Spain after just four minutes of the match.
The individual, who appeared to be a Spanish fan, was quickly collared by security staff after escaping the stewards and running onto th View more »- Germany v Spain: Joachim Low backs Spain to win World Cup final
Germany coach Joachim Low believes Spain have the talent to overcome Holland in their first World Cup final.
Gracious: Germany coach Joachim Low conceded Spain were better than his side in the World Cup semi final.
A second-half header from Carles Puyol secured Spain's 1-0 win over Germany in the semi-finals of the View more »
