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Gallery: Top 10 goals of the World Cup
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Gallery: Top 12 Goals of the Second Week
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Gallery: Top 10 goals of the World Cup
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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.
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World Cup final: Can Netherlands' Wesley Sneijder win the Cup, the Golden Ball, and Golden Boot?
Star Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder goes into this World Cup final with the opportunity to win Golden Boot for most goals in the Cup and the Golden Ball, FIFA's version of MVP. Can he do it?
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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.
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Key to Spain vs. Germany: Will Schweinsteiger outplay Xavi?
Today's Spain vs. Germany semifinal match may come down to a midfield battle between Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger and Spain's midfield maestro, Xavi.
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Spain-Germany: Why David Villa will win duel of the strikers
Today's Spain-Germany semifinal may come down to which top striker – Germany's Miroslav Klose or Spain's David Villa – is able to find the back of the net. If so, Spain will have the advantage. Here's why.
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Spain, Germany face off on World Cup schedule Wednesday
Germany vs Spain is on the World Cup schedule Wednesday at 2:30 pm ET. The winner of the Spain-Germany match will go on to play The Netherlands on Sunday in the World Cup championship.
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Spain vs Germany: Three reasons why Spain will win
Spain made it this far without even hitting its stride. The team is overdue for a breakout game, and is primed for it to come in Wednesday's Spain vs Germany semifinal.
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Spain vs. Paraguay: A mess of a match, but Spain pulls it out
Spain struggled for most of the match to break down Paraguay’s resolute defense. Each side missed penalties in what might be the worst match of the tournament.
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Spain vs Paraguay: Three reasons Spain will likely beat Paraguay
Spain vs Paraguay is at 2:30 pm ET on Saturday, July 3. Spain is not just about David Villa. The team's 'tika-tika' style of play has served it well this World Cup.
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Spain vs. Portugal: Where was Cristiano Ronaldo?
The Red Fury go on to face Paraguay in the quarterfinals after dispatching with a Portuguese team that could not get the ball to the feet of its top striker, Cristiano Ronaldo. Spain vs. Portugal ended 1-0.
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Cristiano Ronaldo a big yawn at World Cup so far, but not for long
Cristiano Ronaldo has failed to shine at the World Cup, but Spain defender Capdevila is convinced his time will come.
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World Cup: How the USA got it so wrong against Ghana
Tactical decisions cost the USA team dearly in this World Cup, and they could not make up for those to beat a solid Ghana team.
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Gallery: Top 12 Goals of the Second Week
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Spain vs. Honduras: Red Fury unleashed in 2-0 win over Honduras
Spain has regained its swagger with two goals from star striker David Villa during the Spain vs. Honduras match. Can they carry that into their do-or-die game against Chile on Friday?
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World Cup schedule June 16: Spain vs. Switzerland, others
Honduras vs. Chile starts the day, followed by Spain vs. Switzerland, and finally South Africa vs. Uruguay. The host country is looking to upset another Spanish-speaking nation, following its tie against Mexico.
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Vuvuzelas are ok: Blatter backs South Africa fans on blowing the horns at the World Cup
Vuvuzelas have been supported by FIFA since they were introduced to the wider football world last year.
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