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Capello ends David James' England career

David James will be the first casualty of England's World Cup debacle when he is left out of the squad for next week's friendly with Hungary.But Fabio Capello Full story

The Premier League's new plan for more top English youngsters

England's World Cup humiliation will long leave its bitter mark but finally there are signs that the clubs are starting to take their responsibilities for the Full story

Puyol continues for two more years

Spain defender Carles Puyol has confirmed he will continue to play international football for two more years, helping La Roja defend their European title in Full story

Wenger backs Wilshere

Arsene Wenger believes Jack Wilshere has what it takes to follow Theo Walcott into the England team - but called for patience from the Arsenal youngster ahead Full story

Sami not Khed-ing around

Sami Khedira has warned Michael Ballack that his place in the Germany team is not something he can take for granted.Khedira took Ballack's place in the centre Full story

Blanc: I'm no magician

New France coach Laurent Blanc insists he will walk away if he feels he has failed in his mission, but has urged France fans to realise he is "not a Full story

Exclusive: Zamora to get England chance after surgery

Bobby Zamora is set to be included in the next England squad after successful surgery to cure his Achilles problem.Fulham striker Zamora, 29, had a brilliant Full story

Maradona not offered new contract

Diego Maradona will no longer continue as Argentina coach after the association's executive committee unanimously agreed not to renew his contract.Maradona Full story

Scholes reveals World Cup regret

Paul Scholes has revealed he was given only two hours notice to decide whether to come out of retirement and play for England in the World Cup.Manchester Full story

 
Golden Boot

Golden Boot

NAMEGOALS SCORED
Uruguay Diego Forlán Corazo5
Germany Thomas Müller5
Netherlands Wesley Sneijder5
Spain David Villa Sánchez5

 

Fixtures-Results

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Uruguay Uruguay 2 V 3Netherlands Netherlands
Germany Germany 0 V 1Spain Spain
Uruguay Uruguay 2 V 3Germany Germany
Netherlands Netherlands 0 V 1Spain Spain
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2010 World Cup Features
World Cup Awards

World Cup awards: Best and Worst of 2010


Our World Cup awards of 2010, for the tournament's best goal, worst dive, best eye candy, worst refereeing blunder and more.

Team of the World Cup

Team of the 2010 World Cup


We've put our heads together at BigPond Sport and named our best XI of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

World Cup Worst XI

2010 World Cup Worst XI


We count down the 10 most influential players heading to South Africa for the World Cup. Who's No.1?

Ronaldo, Messi and Rooney

10 facts about the World Cup final


Ten facts from the 2010 World Cup final between Holland and Spain.

Zidane's infamous headbutt

Five memorable World Cup moments


A perfect Samba goal, a Hand of God, and an inexplicable headbutt feature in the most memorable World Cup moments of all time.

Senegal defeats France in 2002

The biggest World Cup upsets


Anything can happen in a World Cup. Here are five of the best David-and-Goliath moments from the world's grandest sporting tournament.

Olympic curling

Best players never to play in a World Cup


They wowed the football world but never got to strut their stuff on the biggest stage of all.

 



World Cup Awards
South Africa 2010
  • Winner: Spain
  • Runners-Up: Netherlands
  • Third: Germany
  • Fourth: Uruguay
  • adidas Golden Ball: Diego FORLAN (URU)
  • adidas Golden Shoe: Thomas MULLER (GER) (decided by assists)
  • Yashin Award for the Best Goalkeeper: Iker CASILLAS (SPAIN)
  • Best Young Player Award: Thomas MULLER (GER)
  • FIFA Fair Play award: Spainl
  • FIFA Award for the Most Entertaining Team: Not awarded by FIFA. So we'll nominate Germany.
Germany 2006
  • Winner: Italy
  • Runners-Up: France
  • Third: Germany
  • Fourth: Portugal
  • adidas Golden Ball: Zinedine ZIDANE (FRA)
  • adidas Golden Shoe: Miroslav KOSE (GER)
  • Yashin Award for the Best Goalkeeper: Gianluigi BUFFON (ITA)
  • Best Young Player Award: Lukas PODOLSKI (GER)
  • FIFA Fair Play award: Spain, Brazil
  • FIFA Award for the Most Entertaining Team: Portugal
Korea/Japan 2002
  • Winner: Brazil
  • Runners-Up: Germany
  • Third: Turkey
  • Fourth: Korea Republic
  • adidas Golden Ball: Oliver KAHN (GER)
  • adidas Golden Shoe: RONALDO (BRA)
  • Yashin Award for the Best Goalkeeper: Oliver KAHN (GER)
  • FIFA Fair Play award: Belgium
  • FIFA Award for the Most Entertaining Team: Korea Republic