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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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The Netherlands vs Spain: Three reasons why the Netherlands will win

In Sunday's World Cup final – The Netherlands vs Spain – the Dutch will emerge victorious because they will not be intimidated by Spain's style of play. Why not? The Dutch invented it.
Morning after: The Netherlands' World Cup fans euphoric in Cape Town

The Netherlands' World Cup fans are basking in the orange glow of Tuesday's semifinal victory over Uruguay, which propels Holland into the championship match for the first time since 1978.
Uruguay-Netherlands semifinal: Historic Holland win sets up an all-European final

The Men in Orange hung on in a thrilling 3-2 victory in the Uruguay-Netherlands semifinal. Now the stage is set for a European final, but will Holland face Spain or Germany?
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Netherlands vs Uruguay: Three reasons why the Netherlands will win

The Dutch team that dispatched of Brazil in the quarterfinals is heavily favored to beat a weaker South American team in today's Netherlands vs Uruguay semifinal. Here's why.
Netherlands' World Cup team gets Dutch Treat from South Africa's Afrikaners

The success of the Netherlands' World Cup soccer team is cause for celebration for the many South Africans with Dutch ancestry, but that dynamic leaves a bad taste in the mouths of some blacks.
Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 07/02
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Netherlands vs Slovakia: Shades of Clockwork Orange as Robben returns

Holland has been overlooked in this World Cup. But in today’s Netherlands vs Slovakia match, Arjen Robben returned to make the world take notice of the men in orange.
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Netherlands vs. Japan: Easy 1-0 win for the Dutch

The Netherlands made light work of a committed Japanese side, winning by a one-goal margin which was more comfortable than the score suggests.
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Netherlands vs. Denmark: Dutch cruise to victory after Dane's own goal

A bizarre own goal, which went in off Daniel Agger’s back, gave the Dutch the lead just after half-time. Another goal gave the Dutch a 2-0 win in today's Netherlands vs. Denmark game.
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Japan vs. Cameroon: Will Eto'o deliver for Africa's best hope?

Cameroon has a central spine of experienced and talented players, including star striker, Samuel Eto’o, undoubtedly one of the best forwards in the world. Will he shine in the Japan vs. Cameroon match?