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Spain on top of the world
Midfielder Andres Iniesta scored a late, late goal in extra-time as European champions Spain beat 10-man Holland 1-0 to win the World Cup for the first time. (More)
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Spain greets World Cup heroes
Spain's World Cup winners enjoyed a heroes' reception as jubilant supporters took to the streets of Madrid to welcome home Vicente Del Bosque's history-makers. (More)
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Alonso slams De Jong challenge
Xabi Alonso has branded Nigel de Jong's World Cup final kung-fu kick as one of the worst tackles he has ever been on the wrong end of. (More)
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Fabregas: Win is for Arsenal
Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas dedicated his World Cup triumph to Arsenal - but his future with the London giants remains shrouded in mystery. (More)
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De Jong relieved to avoid red card
Holland midfielder Nigel de Jong has admitted he was lucky not to be sent off as his side lost 1-0 to Spain in Sunday night's World Cup final. (More)
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Holland return home from World Cup
Holland's dejected World Cup squad arrived home on Monday following their 1-0 defeat to Spain in Sunday night's final in South Africa. (More)
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Cruyff critical of Dutch display
Johan Cruyff has launched a scathing attack on Holland's performance against Spain, slamming their "dirty" tactics and their style of "anti-football". (More)
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Arjen Robben slams Howard Webb
Holland winger Arjen Robben has claimed referee Howard Webb was not up to the job of handling the World Cup final against Spain at Soccer City. (More)
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Blatter laments Webb's 'hard task'
FIFA president Sepp Blatter thought Howard Webb had a "very hard task" in the World Cup final between Spain and Holland that saw a record 14 yellow cards shown. (More)
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Casillas: It's not sunk in
Spain captain Iker Casillas concedes it will take time for him and his team-mates to realise the magnitude of their World Cup victory after lifting the title at Soccer City. (More)
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Kuyt blames Webb for defeat
Dirk Kuyt pointed the finger of blame for Holland's World Cup final defeat by Spain at English referee Howard Webb, saying he gave them too many yellow cards. (More)
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Iniesta revels in World Cup win
Andres Iniesta hailed "an incredible feeling" after his goal won Spain the World Cup for the first time, while coach Vicente del Bosque refused to criticise Holland. (More)
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Fabregas hails reign of Spain
Cesc Fabregas hailed a historic moment for Spain after he helped LA Roja to their first World Cup triumph with a 1-0 victory over Holland in Johannesburg on Sunday night. (More)
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Van Marwijk critical of Webb
Holland coach Bert van Marwijk was critical of English referee Howard Webb's performance but admitted Spain were deserved victors in a tetchy World Cup final. (More)
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Forlan wins Golden Ball
Uruguay striker Diego Forlan has won the Golden Ball, while Thomas Muller wins the Golden Boot and Best Young Player awards in South Africa. (More)
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Howard Webb hailed by wife
The wife of Howard Webb said she had "every confidence" in her husband after he set a new World Cup final record by handing out 14 yellow cards and one red (More)
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Low: No option on Klose call
Joachim Low insists he had no choice but to leave Miroslav Klose out of the third-place play-off with Uruguay despite the Germany striker being on the brink of history. (More)
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Schweinsteiger: The future's bright
Bastian Schweinsteiger says Germany's youngsters have the ability to be future World Cup winners after victory over Uruguay saw them finish third in South Africa. (More)
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Coach Low set for German honour
Germany coach Joachim Low is set to be awarded the Federal Cross of Merit for his achievements in the World Cup, with his players receiving the Silver Laurel. (More)
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Germany pip Uruguay for third
Thomas Muller scored his fifth goal of the World Cup to go top of the Golden Boot standings as Germany beat Uruguay 3-2 in an entertaining third/fourth place play-off. (More)
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Low hails German resilience
Germany coach Joachim Low hailed the resilience of his young team as they came from 2-1 down to beat Uruguay 3-2 to finish the World Cup in third place. (More)
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Tabarez lauds Uruguay efforts
Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez believes his side showed their class in South Africa, while five-goal hero Diego Forlan insisted they would be able to focus on the positives. (More)
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Toulalan: We deserve punishment
France midfielder Jeremy Toulalan has insisted the whole squad should be punished for boycotting training ahead of their game against South Africa. (More)
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Iniesta revels in World Cup win
World Cup final matchwinner Andres Iniesta has claimed his late friend and former Espanyol captain Daniel Jarque played a part in Spain's 1-0 victory over Holland. (More)
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South Africa rebranded by WC
The rebirth of South Africa is almost complete thanks to the legacy being left by the World Cup, which has passed far more smoothly than many had predicted. (More)
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Player fatigue a worry for Jordaan
South Africa's World Cup chief Danny Jordaan has claimed FIFA need to look again at the issue of player tiredness before the 2014 tournament in Brazil. (More)
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Wenger anger at France flop
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits he is still furious at France's capitulation at the World Cup finals, saying "my anger is growing with each day that passes". (More)
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Spain rule the world
Andres Iniesta grabbed a late winner in extra-time as European champions Spain won the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over Holland. (More)
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Germany secure consolation prize
Thomas Muller staked his claim for the Golden Shoe award as the World Cup's top scorer as Germany secured the third-place consolation prize. (More)
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Golden ball nominees announced
Spain striker David Villa and Holland midfielder Wesley Sneijder are the favourites to win the World Cup's Golden Ball award for best player after the nominees were announced. (More)
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Robben happy to win ugly
Holland winger Arjen Robben says he would be delighted to win ugly in the World Cup final against Spain in South Africa on Sunday night. (More)
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Torres waits on final call
Spain manager Vicente del Bosque does not know if he will select Fernando Torres in his starting line-up for the World Cup final against Holland on Sunday. (More)
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Van Marwijk backs Van Persie
Bert van Marwijk has backed striker Robin van Persie to fire Holland to World Cup glory against Spain at Soccer City on Sunday night. (More)
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Dunga's conscience is clear
Dunga insists he has a clear conscience following Brazil's disappointing World Cup heartbreak which led to his dismissal as nationa-team coach. (More)
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Busquets: We can keep Sneijder quiet
Sergio Busquets believes Spain are more than capable of dealing with the threat of Wesley Sneijder when they take on Holland in Sunday's World Cup final. (More)
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Record not on Klose's mind
Miroslav Klose hopes to shake off a back injury ahead of Germany's match with Uruguay in what will be his last chance to write his names in the history books of the World Cup. (More)
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Suarez looking to grab third
Luis Suarez, the Uruguay striker who has emerged as the most controversial figure of the World Cup, has called on his team-mates to "play to the death" to secure third place. (More)
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Riley: Webb can inspire young referees
Howard Webb's appointment to take charge of the World Cup final should act as an inspiration to all young officials throughout England, according to Mike Riley. (More)
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Neuer wants Low to stay
Manuel Neuer believes Germany would be "crazy" to allow manager Joachim Low to leave after the World Cup in South Africa this summer. (More)
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Van Marwijk support for Van Bommel
Holland coach Bert van Marwijk has leapt to the defence of midfield enforcer Mark van Bommel ahead of the World Cup final against Spain on Sunday. (More)
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Cameroon search for new boss
Cameroon have started their searching for Paul Le Guen's replacement as manager following their worst World Cup in history. (More)
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Milla hits out at poor performance
Former Cameroon international Roger Milla believes the display by the African nations at the World Cup this summer has been disappointing. (More)
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Trio named for young player award
Thomas Muller, Giovani dos Santos and Andre Ayew have made the three-man shortlist for the young player of the World Cup in South Africa this summer. (More)
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We don't fear Spain - van Marwijk
Holland boss Bert van Marwijk admits Spain play a more attractive brand of football than his team - but insists the Dutch do not fear them ahead of Sunday's final. (More)
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Mancini backs Capello to succeed
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has backed the Football Association's decision to retain Fabio Capello as England coach. (More)
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Uruguay v Germany preview
Germany and Uruguay have the chance to get rid of their World Cup disappointment when they contest the third-place play-off on Saturday night. (More)
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Alonso loving star-studded Spain
Former Liverpool star Xabi Alonso regards himself as a lucky man to get the chance to play alongside a team full of stars with Spain in the World Cup finals. (More)
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Howard Webb to referee final
England's Howard Webb will be the referee for the World Cup final between Holland and Spain at Johannesburg's Soccer City on Sunday evening. (More)
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Blatter rules out 'penalty goals'
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has rejected any possibility of 'penalty goals' being brought in following Luis Suarez's handball that denied Ghana a World Cup semi-final place. (More)
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Cruyff plays down Dutch hopes
Holland legend Johan Cruyff believes Spain are favourites to win the World Cup final in Johannesburg's Soccer City on Sunday. (More)
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Van Marwijk rejects comparisons
Bert van Marwijk has taken inspiration from former Holland greats but insists comparisons cannot be drawn between his World Cup finalists and the legends of the past. (More)
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Spain keeper hoping Dirk is denied
Pepe Reina thinks it will be difficult for Spain to control Liverpool team-mate Dirk Kuyt in Sunday's World Cup final against Holland in Johannesburg. (More)
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Puyol to consider Spain future
Veteran Spain defender Carles Puyol will make a decision on his international future after Sunday's World Cup final against Holland. (More)
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Lahm keen to keep captaincy
Germany defender Philipp Lahm insists he will not surrender the captaincy to midfielder Michael Ballack unless told to do so by coach Joachim Low. (More)
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Bierhoff: Future bright for Germany
Germany general manager Oliver Bierhoff insists the World Cup semi-final defeat by Spain marks the beginning, not the end, of a dream for his young team. (More)
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Uruguay 'taking play-off seriously'
Coach Oscar Tabarez insists Uruguay will be taking their third place World Cup play-off against Germany very seriously and knows they are in for a "very difficult game". (More)
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Uncertainty over hosts Brazil
Brazil's preparations for the 2014 World Cup are still racked by uncertainty with organisers admitting time is running out for Sao Paulo to host any games at all. (More)
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Germany lacked courage - Neuer
Germany keeper Manuel Neuer claimed his side lacked the courage to beat Spain in their World Cup semi-final in Durban on Wednesday night. (More)
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No compensation over World Cup flights
Hundreds of fans who missed Spain's semi-final victory over Germany due to congestion at Durban's new airport will not be paid compensation. (More)
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Pedro surprised by starting role
Spain striker Pedro has admitted he was surprised to start Wednesday night's World Cup semi-final ahead of Liverpool striker Fernando Torres. (More)
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Parreira weighing up future
South Africa coach Carlos Alberto Parreira is making no concrete plans over his future following his side's early exit from the World Cup. (More)
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Low backing 'wonderful' Spain
Spain will be crowned world champions for the first time in their history on Sunday, according to beaten German coach Joachim Low. (More)
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Xavi: Let's enjoy the final
Midfield maestro Xavi says he is determined to enjoy the World Cup final after Spain booked their place with a 1-0 win over Germany. (More)
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Spain set up Holland showdown
European champions Spain booked a World Cup final showdown with Holland on Sunday as a goal from Carles Puyon gave them a 1-0 victory over Germany. (More)
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Del Bosque hails Spain heroes
Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque hailed his "extraordinary" players after they booked a place in the World Cup final with a narrow 1-0 victory over Germany on Wednesday. (More)
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Low credits Spain tactics
Joachim Low says his Germany side were never able to hit their stride after being stifled by Spain, who won 1-0 to set up a World Cup final showdown with Holland. (More)
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RVP out to emulate Maradona
Robin van Persie intends to replace a giant picture of Diego Maradona cradling the World Cup he has at home with one of himself doing exactly the same thing. (More)
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Van Bronckhorst in dreamland
Holland captain Giovanni van Bronckhorst has admitted he could hardly have dreamed that his last competitive match would be the World Cup final. (More)
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Forlan's 'best year' turns sour
Diego Forlan left Cape Town devastated after Uruguay lost to Holland in the World Cup semi-finals - but was at least able to look back on the best year of his career. (More)
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Kuyt confident of Dutch glory
Dirk Kuyt is confident Holland are finally about to claim that long-awaited World Cup glory after they beat Uruguay to reach Sunday's final in Johannesburg. (More)
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De Jong relieved with final chance
Holland midfielder Nigel de Jong says he sweated his way through the "hardest game" of his career on Tuesday night - and he wasn't even playing. (More)
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Korea start search for new coach
The Korea Football Association have started their search for Huh Jung-moo's successor as national team coach after he stepped down last week. (More)
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Final destination for Holland
Wesley Sneijder and Giovanni van Bronckhorst both scored as Holland booked their place in the World Cup final thanks to a 3-2 victory over Uruguay. (More)
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Van Marwijk joy at final spot
Proud Holland manager Bert van Marwijk has described securing a place in the World Cup final as "unbelievable" after they beat Uruguay 3-2 on Tuesday night. (More)
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De Zeeuw worry for Holland
Holland midfielder Demy de Zeeuw could be ruled out of the World Cup final after sustaining a suspected broken jaw in the semi-final victory over Uruguay. (More)
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Tabarez impressed by Holland
Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez praised Holland's goalscoring ability after the Dutch knocked his gallant side out of the World Cup with a 3-2 semi-final victory. (More)
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Del Bosque hails Spain heroes
Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque hailed his "extraordinary" players after they booked a place in the World Cup final with a narrow 1-0 victory over Germany. (More)
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Puyol heads Spain into final
Carles Puyol powered Spain into their first World Cup final with a thunderous second-half header to beat Germany. (More)
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Schweinsteiger: Spain are favourites
Bastian Schweinsteiger insists Spain are the favourites for Wednesday's semi-final encounter, despite Germany being the most impressive team at the World Cup. (More)
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Bierhoff denies Germany spat
Germany team manager Oliver Bierhoff insists Michael Ballack's departure from the camp has nothing to do with captain Philipp Lahm's comments. (More)
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Grondona - it's Maradona's decision
Argentina FA president Julio Grondona says Diego Maradona is the one to decide if he continues as Argentina national team boss following their World Cup exit. (More)
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Optimism for Spain as Fab trains
Midfielder Cesc Fabregas has raised hopes he will be fit for Spain's World Cup semi-final against Germany by training with his team-mates on Tuesday night. (More)
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Villar unhappy with organisation
Paraguay captain Justo Villar has lashed out at FIFA for giving the World Cup to South Africa, claiming the country were not prepared to host the tournament. (More)
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Torres sweating on Spain place
Fernando Torres believes this Spain team will be talked about for years to come if they beat Germany - the only doubt is whether the Liverpool striker will start the match. (More)
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Gerrard not quitting England
Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard insists he will not call time on his international career despite England's World Cup disappointment. (More)
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Leonardo would consider Brazil offer
Former AC Milan coach Leonardo would discuss any offer to become Brazil's new boss but insists no talks have taken place so far. (More)
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Rooney hopes were too high - Fergie
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson claims the weight of expectation on Wayne Rooney was to blame for the striker's poor form at the World Cup. (More)
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Van Marwijk joy at final spot
Proud Holland manager Bert van Marwijk has described securing a place in the World Cup final as "unbelievable" after they beat Uruguay 3-2 on Tuesday night. (More)
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Low out to win midfield battle
Germany coach Joachim Low believes that neutralising Andres Iniesta and Xavi will be the key to his side's hopes of beating Spain in Wednesday's semi-final. (More)
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Paraguay coach Martino quits
Paraguay coach Gerardo Martino has resigned following his team's elimination from the World Cup, but he will help to find a successor. (More)
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Tabarez maintains underdog status
Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez says Holland "will feel the burden of expectation far more" in tonight's first World Cup semi-final in Cape Town. (More)
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Dutch delight in Cape Town
Holland will have their chance to exorcise the ghosts of World Cup finals past on Sunday. (More)
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Germany v Spain preview
European champions Spain face their fellow heavyweights Germany as they battle for a place in the World Cup final at Durban Stadium on Wednesday. (More)
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Reedie anticipates SA Olympic bid
British IOC member Sir Craig Reedie feels South Africa may launch a 2020 Olympic bid in the wake of the successful World Cup in the country this summer. (More)
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Blanc unveiled as France coach
Former Manchester United defender Laurent Blanc has expressed his pride after being unveiled as France coach on Tuesday morning. (More)
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Maradona set to quit - report
Diego Maradona is set to quit as coach of Argentina following their 4-0 World Cup quarter-final mauling by Germany in Cape Town at the weekend, according to reports. (More)
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Tabarez - we are no cheats
Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez is "upset" his team have been described as cheats ahead of their World Cup semi-final against Holland in Cape Town on Tuesday night. (More)
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Premier pair vital for Dutch
Bert van Marwijk has hailed Dirk Kuyt and Robin van Persie as Holland prepare to face Uruguay in their World Cup semi-final clash in Cape Town on Tuesday night. (More)
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Cesc respects German prowess
Cesc Fabregas insists there is a "good relationship" between Spain and Germany ahead of their World Cup semi-final clash in Durban on Wednesday night. (More)
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