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Extra-time success for Spaniards

CELEBRATION TIME: Spain’s players show their delight after being presented with the World Cup last night

8:02am Monday 12th July 2010

Andres Iniesta grabbed a late winner in extra-time as Spain won the World Cup for the first time.

Spain win World Cup

10:06pm Sunday 11th July 2010

Spain have won the World Cup after beating Holland 1-0 after extra-time in the final in Johannesburg.

FIFA president defends World Cup from criticism

9:20pm Sunday 11th July 2010

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has defended the 2010 World Cup from criticism over empty seats and poor refereeing standards.

Nelson Mandela takes World Cup bow

7:16pm Sunday 11th July 2010

Nelson Mandela took his long-awaited World Cup bow at tonight's final at Soccer City.


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Surely McClean worth letting out of the Irish Trap

James McClean

5:28pm Friday 10th February 2012

THERE was a notable absentee when Giovanni Trapattoni announced his squad for the Republic of Ireland's friendly with the Czech Republic at the end of the month.

Kenny Johnson: A club legend and a gentleman

2:21pm Friday 30th December 2011

TO Hartlepool United's fans he was the club's record goalscorer. To many of the town's budding young footballers during the 70s, 80s and 90s, he was someone intent on making you a better player.


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