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Spain Wins 2010 World Cup

JOHANNESBURG -- They were wearing dark blue on Sunday in South Africa, and for nearly 120 minutes they didn't look like themselves. Stuttering and out of sync, Spain was on the brink several times during its first World Cup final as a rugged Dutch side pounded them to near submission. Then, with four minutes remaining...

Legends Will Be Made, Legacies Defined in World Cup Final

JOHANNESBURG -- "One game changes everything," the big sports TV network/hype machine tells us. Although this time, for this game, it's true. One game will alter history and perception. One game will erase decades of frustration and unfulfilled expectations. One game, the most-watched sporting event in the history of the...

Netherlands vs. Spain: Looking Ahead to the World Cup Final

DURBAN, South Africa -- The exclusive fraternity of World Cup winners is guaranteed to grow on Sunday, when Spain and the Netherlands -- both deserving finalists -- play for the title at Johannesburg's massive and appropriately named Soccer City Stadium. For the first time since 1978, the final features two teams that...

Germany's Lucky Blue Sweater Not Enough to Best Spain in World Cup

The lucky blue sweater of German coach Joachim Loew was not enough to beat out an aggressive Spanish offense today in a World Cup match that ended in defeat for his team, 0-1. Defying the lucky sweater, Spain advanced to Sunday's final against the Netherlands in the soccer championship. BBC reported that shouts of "Ole!"...

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Puyol: Everything OK after knee surgery

Barcelona defender Carles Puyol says his knee operation went well.

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Puyol pessimistic about Euro 2012

Barcelona captain Carles Puyol is still hoping to reach 100 appearances for Spain despite acknowledging he is almost certain to miss this summer's European Championship due to a knee problem.

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05/29/12 Torres defends his selection in Spain`s Euro squad Source: Zee News Spain's out of form striker Fernando Torres defended coach Vicente del Bosque's decision to include him in the 2012 Euro squad ahead of Valencia's Roberto Soldado and Atletico Madrid's Adrian Lopez.
05/29/12 Torres defends his selection in Spain's Euro squad Source: New Kerala Dot Com Spain's out of form striker Fernando Torres defended coach Vicente del Bosque's decision to include him in the 2012 Euro squad ahead of Valencia's Roberto Soldado and Atletico Madrid's Adrian Lopez.
05/28/12 Puyol turns down offers from Russia & UAE - report Source: Maktoob Business - UAE Carles Puyol has rejected the chance to leave Barcelona for a move to Russia or the United Arab Emirates this summer, El Mundo Deportivo reports.
05/16/12 Euro 2012 News: Spain hit hardest by injuries Source: Betfair Favourites Spain have suffered two huge body blows in the build-up to the tournament with Carles Puyol ruled out and David Villa still recovering from a broken leg.
05/15/12 Atletico Madrid stars make experimental Spain squad Source: Betfair Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has listed seven uncapped players in his 21-man squad for friendlies with Serbia and South Korea, though only around a dozen from that party are likely to be retained for Euro 2012.