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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 09/29
Africa Monitor
Spain celebrates; Dutch blame octopus

As fans of Spain luxuriate in the glow of the country's first World Cup championship, fans of the Netherlands search for an explanation of what went wrong. Some blame the referee, others point to Paul the Octopus.
Africa Monitor
Spain wins World Cup final, makes history with Iniesta extratime goal

Spain wins World Cup final in an ugly game filled with hard fouls and cynical dives. Dutch stars Arjen Robben and Wesley Sneijder failed to have the big match they needed to beat the pre-tournament favorites.
Africa Monitor
Spain vs The Netherlands: Three reasons why Spain will win

In Sunday's World Cup final that pits Spain vs the Netherlands, the Red Fury have an edge in experience, Carles Puyol, and David Villa.
Africa Monitor
Patience pays as Puyol and the Red Fury make World Cup history

Spain will go to the World Cup championship match for the first time after a header by Carles Puyol helped them expose the weaknesses of Germany’s counterattacking style. In the Germany vs Spain semifinal, Spain wins 1-0.
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Germany hopes Paul the Octopus is wrong

Paul the Octopus picked Spain to win in the semifinal match between Spain and Germany.