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Carlos Tevez laid on two goals and scored one as Argentina stunned the world champions Spain 4-1 in a friendly at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires last night. Related Stories Rooney finds a reason to celebrate (almost) Johnson steps into the breach to give Capello breathing room City boys combine to build England future and see off the Swiss Keane makes sure Ireland go top after Andorra scare McManus’s late header rescues Scottish pride

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International round-up: Tevez consigns world champions to rare defeat

There is no more formidable team in the whole of women’s sport than the Black Ferns of New Zealand, who take on England in the World Cup final at the Stoop, home of Harlequins, tomorrow evening. Related Stories James Lawton: Rooney recovers creative powers so sadly missing in South Africa I was focused on the game, not the critics, declares manager Defoe hat-trick and Hart agility heralds a fresh start for Capello Portugal and Spain hailed as ideal ‘hosts’ Fahey remains cool as Ireland have to sweat

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England must front up to have final say against the Black Ferns

Mark Cavendish’s run of near-misses in the Tour of Spain continued yesterday with a second place behind Italy’s Alessandro Petacchi in the race’s third bunch sprint. Related Stories Something For The Weekend: 04/09/2010

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Cycling: Cavendish foiled by Petacchi again

French hopes of rapidly turning the corner after their disastrous World Cup campaign proved ill-founded when new coach Laurent Blanc’s first competitive game ended with a 1-0 defeat to Belarus in Paris last night. Related Stories I was focused on the game, not the critics, declares manager Defoe hat-trick and Hart agility heralds a fresh start for Capello Portugal and Spain hailed as ideal ‘hosts’ Fahey remains cool as Ireland have to sweat England must front up to have final say against the Black Ferns

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France’s nightmare goes on with Belarus defeat

Mark Cavendish’s run of near misses in the Tour of Spain continued yesterday with a second place behind Italy’s Alessandro Petacchi in the race’s third bunch sprint. Related Stories Something For The Weekend: 04/09/2010 Cycling: Cavendish foiled by Petacchi again

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Cycling: Petacchi’s dash foils Cavendish

A judge today ordered the extradition of a British man wanted in Spain over the murder of his girlfriend. Related Stories Another 3,500 jobs to go at RBS Currys owner DSG scores World Cup sales boost Burger King to be sold for $3.26bn Gulf oil disaster costs BP £5.2 billion ‘Grim’ outlook for building industry as orders fall

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Spain extradition order for man accused of girlfriend’s murder

What does the name of Spain’s largest Mediterranean island conjure up for you? Sun, sand and sangria? Bars crammed with tattooed, lobster-hued Brits, getting noisily sloshed

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The other side of Mallorca, where nightingales sing and there’s not a tattooed lobster in sight

If Mikel Arteta was much more than the superior craftsman he is for Everton, even if he operated at the level of the great Argentine-born Alfredo di Stefano, who played for his homeland, Colombia, and Spain, it would still be utterly wrong-headed to hand him an England cap. Related Stories Doctor at centre of ‘Bloodgate’ admits role in cutting player’s lip 2018 bid visit continues Peter Bills: The Springboks are in trouble Ferguson backs 2018 World Cup bid Quins’ cheating horrified me, says ‘Bloodgate’ medic

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James Lawton: Cohen warns Capello: call up Arteta and the national game will suffer

A bull turned the tables on spectators at a bullring in Spain, leaping into the stands and injuring at least 30 people.

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30 hurt as bull leaps into Spanish crowd

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni was today discharged from hospital after being taken ill in the run-up to last week’s friendly clash with Argentina. Related Stories Riquelme set for return to national service against Spain

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Trapattoni discharged from hospital

A British toddler has drowned in her mother’s swimming pool in Spain, police said today. Related Stories When the sun shines, the Baltics come into their own Lourdes evacuated after bomb threat Put your clothes back on, French cities tell tourists German singer apologises for HIV sex

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British toddler drowns in Spanish pool

British twin sisters have died in a car crash while on holiday with their family in Spain, sources said today. Related Stories 49-years since the Berlin Wall went up Man fights for life after Ibiza balcony fall

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Twin sister’s die in Spanish car crash

A British man has been killed in a motorcycle crash in Spain, the Foreign Office said today.

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Briton killed in Spanish bike crash

Naomi Campbell’s former agent was accused today of lying when she claimed the supermodel knowingly received “blood diamonds” from former Liberian president Charles Taylor. Related Stories British toddlers die in Spain car crash The strange case of a man called Lies Witnesses contradict Campbell’s diamond evidence Former agent and Farrow line up to contradict Campbell German police shut 9/11 plotters’ mosque after fears that it is again being used by radicals

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Model’s ex-agent accused over diamond claims

The strange case of a man called Lies is the perfect summer story for President Nicolas Sarkozy’s government. Too perfect, perhaps. Related Stories Turkish groom kills his father by accident Naomi Campbell ’said diamond was from Charles Taylor’ Naomi Campbell ‘claimed Taylor sent diamond’ Mia Farrow: Naomi Campbell said Taylor sent ‘huge diamond’ British toddlers die in Spain car crash

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The strange case of a man called Lies

The US is to start charging UK travellers nearly £10 to apply for permission to enter the country. Related Stories Simon Calder: Pain in Spain for travellers on the plane? Travel Agenda: Brighton fireworks; Hotel Gansevoort in New York; Iceland Express My Life in Travel: Emily Woof, actress Travel By Numbers: Ramadan Something To Declare: Malaysia; better airport links; cheap UK hotels

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New charge for UK citizens to enter US

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Mo Farah completed the first distance double at the European championships for 20 years with a dominant victory in the 5,000 metres as Britain won a hat-trick of golds at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday.

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Swiss Roethlin wins marathon gold in humid Barcelona

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Mo Farah completed the first distance double at the European championships for 20 years with a dominant victory in the 5,000 metres as Britain won a hat-trick of golds at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday.

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Farah leads British gold rush with 5,000 win

France pulled off a major shock by coming from behind to beat favourites Spain 2-1 in the final of the Under-19 European Championship in Caen last night.

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Spanish juniors shocked by late France winner

Argentinian Football Association president Julio Grondona has confirmed there is no shortlist yet in place to succeed Diego Maradona as national team manager. Related Stories Spanish lesson for Blake’s boys reveals familiar weaknesses England outclassed as Spain highlight the generation gap Maradona relieved of his duties as Argentina coach Grondona saddened by Maradona interest Cooper to miss New Zealand Tests after failed appeal

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Grondona saddened by Maradona exit

Fabio Capello may have paid little attention to the England Under-19 team’s stubborn progress at the European Championship, but if they beat Spain in this afternoon’s semi-final in Saint-Lo the senior team manager should seriously consider making the short hop across the Channel for Friday’s final. Related Stories Smit’s Boks take a pounding from determined Wallabies Wallabies’ win marred by Cooper suspension Blake slams ‘negative’ criticism of England Maradona moves closer to new Argentina contract England determined to meet challenge of tough Spanish test

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Spain’s young masters wary of ‘dynamic, physical England’

Related Stories Ferdinand to miss start of season with knee injury The Good, The Bad and the Odd: Monday 26 July Something From The Weekend: Monday 26 July Footballer Grant jailed for gun murder Must watch: Amazing penalty from Spain

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John Hall: The death of La Moviola

Related Stories The Good, The Bad and the Odd: Monday 26 July Something From The Weekend: Monday 26 July Footballer Grant jailed for gun murder Must watch: Amazing penalty from Spain John Hall: The death of La Moviola

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Italian Football: The death of La Moviola

A prolonged heatwave across European Russia combined with a prodigious consumption of vodka has led to dozens of drownings every day as drunken swimmers attempt to cool off in lakes and ponds.

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Heatwave - and vodka - leads to 200 drownings in a single week

Five runners were injured, three of them by goring, in the last running of the bulls at Spain’s San Fermin festival today, officials said. Related Stories 300 ‘Ndrangheta suspects arrested Constitutional confrontation looms after vote to ban the burka After 65 years, France finally honours its colonial soldiers Sarkozy’s summer of scandal Cuban dissidents arrive in Spain hailing ‘new era’

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Three gored in last San Fermin bull run

Four police officers could face the death penalty after being accused of gunning down two unarmed people in the chaotic aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. Related Stories Cuban dissidents arrive in Spain hailing ‘new era’ New Yorkers can’t flee city’s bed bugs – even in the Hamptons Prosecutors vow to pursue Polanski Yankees bid tearful farewell to ‘The Boss’ Why the tribe who invented lacrosse can’t play it here

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In the land where they filmed ‘Lord of the Rings’, the world champion South Africans certainly had rings run around them. The Springboks’ beating, by four tries to nil at Auckland last Saturday night, was a shuddering wake-up call. Related Stories Team news: Gosling in talks to turn Magpie James Lawton: Will Spain join the immortals

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Peter Bills: Arrogant South Africa taught a lesson

One man was gored today in the penultimate running of the bulls at Spain’s San Fermin festival, hospital officials said. Related Stories Switzerland frees film director Roman Polanski Polanski freed as Switzerland rejects US extradition plea Sarkozy protests his innocence in TV interview Fined: Russian art curators who likened Jesus to Lenin 300 arrested in Italy crime gang raids

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LONDON, July 13th (Reuters) - As many as 40 percent of British football fans, their days no longer filled with World Cup matches, are at risk of Post Tournament Depression (PTD), according to a survey on Tuesday.

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After the World Cup — the blues

Paul, the octopus who became a pop culture sensation by correctly predicting the outcome of as many World Cup matches as he has legs, is going to retire. Related Stories Premier League defends Webb against storm of Dutch criticism Fabregas dedicates win to ‘all at Arsenal’ and hints his heart lies elsewhere Juande Ramos: Spain can improve and dominate for years, but others can look and learn Team news: Gosling in talks to turn Magpie James Lawton: Will Spain join the immortals?

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Match-predicting octopus retires

FIFA president Sepp Blatter today said English referee Howard Webb had a “very hard task” in last night’s bad-tempered World Cup final between Spain and Holland that saw a record 14 yellow cards shown. Related Stories World Cup can help the poorest parts of South Africa Fabregas hails historic moment for Spain Kuyt joins criticism of Webb Spanish media pays tribute to World Cup winners Dutch media blame ‘chump’ Webb for defeat

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Blatter defends under-fire Webb

Cesc Fabregas hailed a historic moment for Spain after he helped LA Roja to their first World Cup triumph. Related Stories Van Marwijk rages at Webb as crowds jeer Iniesta settles war of attrition with a moment of inspiration Just 1,432 days to go until it all starts again…

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LONDON (Reuters) - Passenger traffic at BAA airports fell 1.7 percent in June year-on-year, hit by the impact of walkouts by British Airways cabin crew protesting over pay and conditions.

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BAA June traffic hit by BA strikes

France midfielder Jérémy Toulalan admitted yesterday he played a direct part in the national squad’s boycott of a training session during their disastrous World Cup campaign in South Africa and deeply regretted it. Related Stories World Cup Final: Holland v Spain as it happened Holland v Spain player ratings Size of Brazil’s problems: vast distances, a lack of airports and crumbling stadiums Just 1,432 days to go until it all starts again… Consolation prize for free-scoring Germans but heartbreak for Klose

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Toulalan admits he was not one of the ‘nice guys’ in French furore

Germany’s coach Joachim Löw deprived his striker Miroslav Klose the chance of setting a World Cup scoring record but said he had no option but to leave the flu-stricken player out of the third-place play-off. Related Stories World Cup Final: Holland v Spain as it happened Holland v Spain player ratings Size of Brazil’s problems: vast distances, a lack of airports and crumbling stadiums Just 1,432 days to go until it all starts again..

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Consolation prize for free-scoring Germans but heartbreak for Klose

Sixty years ago one of the all-time great Brazil sides thrashed Sweden 7-1 and Spain 6-1. Then, needing just a draw to become world champions, they found the occasion too much and let Uruguay come from behind to win 2-1. That was in 1950, the last time Brazil staged the World Cup.

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Just 1,432 days to go until it all starts again…

Bert van Marwijk tried to blame the Netherlands’ defeat on English referee Howard Webb last night after his side’s negative approach failed to stop Spain in the World Cup final. Related Stories Size of Brazil’s problems: vast distances, a lack of airports and crumbling stadiums Just 1,432 days to go until it all starts again… Consolation prize for free-scoring Germans but heartbreak for Klose Toulalan admits he was not one of the ‘nice guys’ in French furore Just 1,432 days to go until it all starts again…

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Van Marwijk rages at Webb as crowds jeer

Amid the rubble of what was supposed to be one of the great World Cup finals it was entirely, beautifully appropriate that it was Andres Iniesta of Spain who in the end came shining through. Related Stories Sam Wallace: Let’s think twice before laying blame for England’s failure on Premier League Sam Wallace: My moments of the World Cup James Lawton: The football finally came good. the hosts shone from the start Mawhinney challenges Capello to drop old guard James Lawton: The football finally came good.

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James Lawton: Defeat of Dutch spoiling tactics is a victory for all who dared hope for more

Following Spain’s dramatic 1-0 victory over Holland in the World Cup final, we assess how the players performed. Related Stories Football fans eagerly await World Cup final World Cup Final: Holland v Spain Live! World Cup Final: Holland v Spain Live! Spain win the World Cup in extra-time World Cup Final: Holland v Spain as it happened

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Holland v Spain player ratings

Spain were crowned champions for the first time in their history after Andres Iniesta’s late strike broke Holland hearts in the World Cup final at Soccer City. Related Stories The IoS World Cup Quiz Mandela wants to attend World Cup final Football fans eagerly await World Cup final World Cup Final: Holland v Spain Live! World Cup Final: Holland v Spain Live!

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Spain win the World Cup in extra-time

Related Stories Golden boy Villa to help fire Spain into history The IoS World Cup Quiz Mandela wants to attend World Cup final Football fans eagerly await World Cup final World Cup Final: Holland v Spain Live!

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World Cup Final: Holland v Spain Live!

Related Stories Mandela wants to attend World Cup final Football fans eagerly await World Cup final World Cup Final: Holland v Spain Live! World Cup Final: Holland v Spain Live! Spain win the World Cup in extra-time

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World Cup Final: Holland v Spain as it happened

Former South African President Nelson Mandela wants to attend today’s World Cup final for a while to greet soccer fans, his grandson said. Related Stories Muller helps Germany secure third-place ‘Pretty football gets you nowhere,’ say Dutch Jordaan: Player fatigue to blame for poor show Golden boy Villa to help fire Spain into history The IoS World Cup Quiz

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Mandela wants to attend World Cup final

It was late evening in Piccadilly, the night Spain beat Germany.

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Sarah Sands: Steamy nights, parched lawns… but where’s summer?

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.

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Muller helps Germany secure third-place

Related Stories Our experts’ final predictions Villa injury may open the door for Torres Two nations, one world cup final and 440 years of hurt The Highlight Reel: Spain’s psychic weapon Two nations, one World Cup final and 440 years of hurt

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World Cup: Uruguay v Germany Live!

Five revellers were injured but there were no gorings at a danger-filled and crowded weekend running of the bulls at Spain’s San Fermin festival today. Related Stories Rhodes: Two sides to a Greek island Trail of the unexpected: Göta Canal Traveller’s Guide: Slovenia Named after Tony in the land where Blair is king Sicilian idyll struck by the curse of black gold

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Five injured in running of the bulls

It will be no good saying “don’t mention the war” tomorrow when Spain and the Netherlands contest the World Cup final. The Dutch national anthem – sung, luckily, in a language few Spaniards understand – is all about war with Spain. Related Stories Dutch self-belief is strong enough to deny the artists Spanish angry at choice of English officials for final Day of destiny is calling for the humble, brilliant stars of Spain Our experts’ final predictions Villa injury may open the door for Torres

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Two nations, one world cup final and 440 years of hurt

It will be no good saying “don’t mention the war” tomorrow when Spain and the Netherlands contest the World Cup final. The Dutch national anthem – sung, luckily, in a language few Spaniards understand – is all about war with Spain. Related Stories Dutch self-belief is strong enough to deny the artists Spanish angry at choice of English officials for final Day of destiny is calling for the humble, brilliant stars of Spain Our experts’ final predictions Villa injury may open the door for Torres

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Two nations, one world cup final and 440 years of hurt

Octopus update. The Spanish Prime Minister, Jose Luiz Rodriguez Zapatero, is promising a team of bodyguards to protect two-year-old Paul, who has predicted a Spanish win.

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The Highlight Reel: Spain’s psychic weapon

If sport is war without the shooting, tomorrow’s World Cup final between Spain and the Netherlands in South Africa picks up a most venerable conflict. Related Stories Leading article: Doctoring the National Health Service

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Leading article: Neutral at last

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - World Cup final referee Howard Webb’s wife does not know how he keeps order on the pitch — she said he cannot even control his own children.

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Octopus oracle Paul predicts Spain will beat Holland and win the World Cup. Related Stories James Moore: Losing Streak (09/07/10) The Highlight Reel: So, whose private jets stopped fans from seeing the match?

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Paul the Octopus predicts Spain will win World Cup

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. Related Stories ‘We won’t play like the Germans – we are not afraid of Spain,’ says Kuyt Bierhoff backs young Germans for 2014 success Spain United: a team finally winning the heart of Catalonia We will rise to biggest occasion of all, vows Villa as Spain rejoice Playing with Spain a ‘privilege’ says Alonso

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Holland insist they do not fear 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.

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Playing with Spain a ‘privilege’ says Alonso

Hundreds of soccer fans missed the World Cup semi-final between Germany and Spain yesterday after chaos at the airport in Durban delayed their landing or forced planes to turn back, local media reported. Related Stories Maradona rather than Cruyff is the idol behind Van Persie’s ambition Spain summon a decisive power surge to light up their route to the final Löw declares victors are ‘the most skilled team of all’ Xavi will savour World Cup final Germany lacked courage says Neuer

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Travel chaos caused fans to miss semi-final

Germany coach Joachim Löw last night declared Spain the best team in the world after watching their mesmeric passing game overwhelm his own players and predicted they would beat Holland in Sunday’s World Cup final. Related Stories Cameroon could turn to Matthäus after Le Guen’s Cup disaster Gallas: France failed because Domenech ‘couldn’t talk to team’ Lack of resources puts Uruguay’s place among elite under threat Maradona rather than Cruyff is the idol behind Van Persie’s ambition Spain summon a decisive power surge to light up their route to the final

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Löw declares victors are ‘the most skilled team of all’

Carles Puyol powered Spain into their first World Cup final with a thunderous second-half header to beat Germany. Related Stories Orange fever spreads in Netherlands after win Torres and Fabregas battling for Spain place Maradona will not be sacked by Argentina Gallas blames Domenech ego for France ‘fiasco’ World Cup: Germany v Spain Live!

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Spain head to final thanks to Puyol’s sledgehammer

Related Stories Low defends Lahm captaincy claims Orange fever spreads in Netherlands after win Torres and Fabregas battling for Spain place Maradona will not be sacked by Argentina Gallas blames Domenech ego for France ‘fiasco’

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World Cup: Germany v Spain Live!

Sunday Mirror journalist Simon Wright, arrested after a fan’s intrusion into the England team’s dressing room, is to go on trial this weekend. Related Stories James Lawton: Germany’s invincible force vs Spain’s irresistible flair Chris McGrath: Who are you calling Teutonic?

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Journalist to stand trial over England fan

The Netherlands woke up to a full-blown case of Orange fever this morning after the national side beat Uruguay 3-2 to reach their first World Cup final in 32 years. Related Stories Blanc takes charge of France and promises clean slate for players Holland’s stars seize the chance to emerge from Cruyff’s shadow Low defends Lahm captaincy claims Torres and Fabregas battling for Spain place Maradona will not be sacked by Argentina

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Orange fever spreads in Netherlands after win

The superstars have failed in this 19th World Cup, we keep being told, but do not whisper it in the bars of old Amsterdam today and any time this side of Sunday’s World Cup final. Related Stories Neil Forsyth: Six more days of Mark Lawrenson James Lawton: Germany’s invincible force vs Spain’s irresistible flair Chris McGrath: Who are you calling Teutonic?

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James Lawton: Sneijder’s brain power makes difference for sparkling Oranje

Holland will have their chance to exorcise the ghosts of World Cup finals past on Sunday. Related Stories Ferguson will not play for Scotland again Gerrard has no intention of quitting England Facebook denies ‘bizarre’ England sponsorship speculation Schweinsteiger insists Spain are favourites World Cup: Uruguay v Holland Live!

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Dutch delight as Sneijder leads Holland to final

Holland will have their chance to exorcise the ghosts of World Cup finals past on Sunday. Related Stories Gerrard has no intention of quitting England Facebook denies ‘bizarre’ England sponsorship speculation Schweinsteiger insists Spain are favourites World Cup: Uruguay v Holland Live! Dutch delight as Sneijder leads Holland to final

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Dutch delight as Robben leads Holland to final

Related Stories Diver tag unfair on Robben says coach Ferguson will not play for Scotland again Gerrard has no intention of quitting England Facebook denies ‘bizarre’ England sponsorship speculation Schweinsteiger insists Spain are favourites

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World Cup: Uruguay v Holland Live!

Bastian Schweinsteiger insists Spain are the favourites for tomorrow’s World Cup semi-final encounter in Durban, despite Germany being the most impressive team in South Africa so far. Related Stories Low focusing on midfield battle Diver tag unfair on Robben says coach Ferguson will not play for Scotland again Gerrard has no intention of quitting England Facebook denies ‘bizarre’ England sponsorship speculation

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Schweinsteiger insists Spain are favourites

Germany coach Joachim Low believes that neutralising Andres Iniesta and Xavi will be the key to his side’s hopes of upsetting Spain in tomorrow’s World Cup semi-final in Durban. Related Stories Blatter claims South Africa World Cup a success, but do the numbers add up?

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Low focusing on midfield battle

Fernando Torres admits Spain’s World Cup clash with high-scoring Germany will be like a final as he looks to repeat his country’s Euro 2008 success.

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Germany clash like a final says Torres

LONDON (Reuters) - World number one Rafael Nadal took first blood in the men’s final at Wimbledon breaking Czech Tomas Berdych twice to win the first set 6-3 on Sunday.

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Nadal takes first set 6-3 v Berdych in Wimbledon final

A good day to bury bad news or a bad day to bury good news? It depends on your viewpoint

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James Corrigan: What exactly is the point of the ‘great manager’?

Following David Villa’s late winner for Spain against Paraguay, we assess how the players performed. Related Stories Tim Sturtridge: Sex and drugs and Peñarol Gary Newbon: Holland will beat Brazil Argentina v Germany player ratings

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Paraguay v Spain player ratings

David Villa enhanced his reputation as the World Cup’s outstanding striker with a late winner to give a below-par Spain an historic victory over Paraguay. Related Stories Africa bows out after Uruguay make Gyan and Ghana pay harsh penalty Lee Dixon: Fabio was given a lesson, but is he willing to learn? World Cup: Argentina v Germany Live! Germany demolish Argentina to take place in semi-finals World Cup: Paraguay v Spain Live!

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Villa goal sends Spain to semi-finals

Chris Kamara has branded Fabio Capello’s position “untenable”. Related Stories Swiss defeat has ‘motivated’ Spain Dunga to discuss bookings with Kaka Malouda hopeful France can recover Blatter apologises over Lampard ‘goal’ World Cup: Paraguay v Japan Live!

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Capello position ‘untenable’ says Kamara

Related Stories Swiss defeat has ‘motivated’ Spain Dunga to discuss bookings with Kaka Malouda hopeful France can recover Blatter apologises over Lampard ‘goal’ Capello position ‘untenable’ says Kamara

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World Cup: Paraguay v Japan Live!

Fabio Capello is ready to hand Arsenal duo Jack Wilshere and Kieran Gibbs England call-ups if he remains as national team boss. Related Stories Robben vows to get even better Swiss defeat has ‘motivated’ Spain Dunga to discuss bookings with Kaka Malouda hopeful France can recover Blatter apologises over Lampard ‘goal’

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Capello wants to utilise Arsenal youngsters

Brazil coach Dunga plans to speak to Kaka over the coming days in a bid to help the playmaker stop picking up needless yellow cards. Related Stories Capello wants to utilise Arsenal youngsters Robben vows to get even better Swiss defeat has ‘motivated’ Spain Malouda hopeful France can recover Blatter apologises over Lampard ‘goal’

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Dunga to discuss bookings with Kaka

France midfielder Florent Malouda is hoping the appointment of Laurent Blanc can restore Les Bleus’ credibility. Related Stories Capello wants to utilise Arsenal youngsters Robben vows to get even better Swiss defeat has ‘motivated’ Spain Dunga to discuss bookings with Kaka Blatter apologises over Lampard ‘goal’

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Malouda hopeful France can recover

FIFA president Sepp Blatter today said he had apologised to the Football Association over Frank Lampard’s disallowed ‘goal’ and revealed the governing body would look again at goal-line technology. Related Stories Capello wants to utilise Arsenal youngsters Robben vows to get even better Swiss defeat has ‘motivated’ Spain Dunga to discuss bookings with Kaka Malouda hopeful France can recover

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Blatter apologises over Lampard ‘goal’

Paraguay v Japan: Today, Pretoria, 3pm, ITV1 Related Stories Perhaps, like cricket, sporting immigrants can revive England Klose cracks smile after his miserable season Queiroz ready ‘to take risks’ by going on the attack against Spain Keisuke Honda: Star able to rival brand Beckham Robben makes grand return to prove the difference for Holland

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Japan given cause for optimism as they tackle Paraguay’s faltering challenge

There was a time when David Beckham was the second most recognised foreign name in Japan after Coca-Cola but these days they have their own hero; another footballer not afraid of a sharp haircut and a bit of bleach. One of Keisuke Honda’s principal attractions is his sheer versatility

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Keisuke Honda: Star able to rival brand Beckham

Just a couple of weeks ago Germany’s Miroslav Klose was persona non grata among German fans following his trickle of league goals but the striker has silenced his critics with a sparkling comeback.

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Klose cracks smile after his miserable season

Fabio Capello’s articulation of his next generation of players was not one to lift the heart yesterday. He listed Michael Dawson (aged 26, who left South Africa without a minute’s action last night), Bobby Zamora and Owen Hargreaves (both 29), before struggling with the pronunciation of Jack Wilshere. Related Stories Klose cracks smile after his miserable season Queiroz ready ‘to take risks’ by going on the attack against Spain Keisuke Honda: Star able to rival brand Beckham Japan given cause for optimism as they tackle Paraguay’s faltering challenge Robben makes grand return to prove the difference for Holland

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Perhaps, like cricket, sporting immigrants can revive England

1. Get rid of the culture of excess Related Stories Klose cracks smile after his miserable season Queiroz ready ‘to take risks’ by going on the attack against Spain Keisuke Honda: Star able to rival brand Beckham Japan given cause for optimism as they tackle Paraguay’s faltering challenge Robben makes grand return to prove the difference for Holland

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Time for change: Four ways to save the national game

The Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp yesterday admitted he would jump at the chance of managing England should Fabio Capello be sacked from the role following his side’s awful World Cup campaign. Related Stories Klose cracks smile after his miserable season Queiroz ready ‘to take risks’ by going on the attack against Spain Keisuke Honda: Star able to rival brand Beckham Japan given cause for optimism as they tackle Paraguay’s faltering challenge Robben makes grand return to prove the difference for Holland

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Hodgson leads the wishlist of Capello’s possible replacements

A South American side finally went out of the World Cup last night but only at the hands of another. Chile were the unfortunates who ran into a Brazilian team approaching the heights of which they are clearly capable, for all the grumbling about compromises made to the beautiful game

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Robinho conducts Brazil’s command performance

Real Madrid and Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas has confirmed that he is a target for both Manchester United and Manchester City. Related Stories Luis Fabiano wants Manchester United switch

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Casillas targeted by Manchester United and Manchester City

Luis Suarez’s double booked Uruguay’s place in the World Cup quarter-finals as South Korea’s adventure came to a heartbreaking end.

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Suarez double puts Uruguay into quarter-finals

English football seems to spend most of its time asking where it all went wrong. Related Stories Brother of World Cup chief ‘profited from Fifa contract Switzerland pay price for tame draw Sparks fly as Spain and Chile progress James Lawton: Del Bosque has steep climb to scale heights of Latin America Beckenbauer’s prediction: We’ll win a shoot-out again

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Jonathan Wilson: Forget 1966, it was 1972 when everything changed…

It was time for a European response to the idea that South America are taking hold of this World Cup – and if Spain couldn’t make a convincing one, who could? Related Stories The Big Picture: No fireworks on the pitch but fans bring colour to terraces It’s a draw of two halves (and England are in the hard half) Brother of World Cup chief ‘profited from Fifa contract Switzerland pay price for tame draw Sparks fly as Spain and Chile progress

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James Lawton: Del Bosque has steep climb to scale heights of Latin America

One Spanish newspaper declared after the nation’s second group game that “We won! But this doesn’t look like Spain,” and there’s no need to change the headline this morning. Related Stories The Big Picture: No fireworks on the pitch but fans bring colour to terraces It’s a draw of two halves (and England are in the hard half) Brother of World Cup chief ‘profited from Fifa contract Switzerland pay price for tame draw James Lawton: Del Bosque has steep climb to scale heights of Latin America

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Sparks fly as Spain and Chile progress

European champions Spain set up a mouthwatering last-16 showdown with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal after seeing off 10-man Chile in a hard-fought encounter in Pretoria tonight. Related Stories Brazil and Portugal advance in World Cup after draw Brazil v Portugal player ratings World Cup: Group H Climax Live! Swiss World Cup dream comes to an end Spain v Chile player ratings

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Spain set up mouthwatering showdown with Portugal

The dream is over for Switzerland in the World Cup after they failed to build on their superb victory against European champions Spain in their opening game. Related Stories Brazil and Portugal advance in World Cup after draw Brazil v Portugal player ratings World Cup: Group H Climax Live! Spain v Chile player ratings Spain set up mouthwatering showdown with Portugal

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Swiss World Cup dream comes to an end

Twelve people were killed when a high-speed train slammed into them as they tried to cross a railway line to get to a festival on a beach near Barcelona late yesterday. Related Stories Russia deepens Belarus gas cuts Man quizzed over woman’s body in car boot Tomas H.

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Train kills 12 crossing tracks to spanish festival

Related Stories Suarez’s header carries Uruguay into next round South Africa’s dream dies but fans can exit with heads high Domenech era ends, fittingly, with a needless argument Torres confident Spain have found rhythm despite missed chances against Honduras Löw confident ahead of high-stakes match for ‘young’ Germans

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The Big Picture: The rebels, Domenech’s agitators are left on the bench

Related Stories Suarez’s header carries Uruguay into next round South Africa’s dream dies but fans can exit with heads high Domenech era ends, fittingly, with a needless argument Torres confident Spain have found rhythm despite missed chances against Honduras The Big Picture: The rebels, Domenech’s agitators are left on the bench

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Löw confident ahead of high-stakes match for ‘young’ Germans

France searched its soul last night as its team crashed ignominiously from the World Cup after just three games, a single goal and a players’ mutiny.

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Whatever happens, cheer up – it’s worse in France

Following the hosts’ exciting victory over France, we assess how the players performed. Related Stories Ronaldo laughs off pressure Torres ready to fire for Spain Heartbreak for World Cup hosts South Africa Heartbreak for World Cup hosts South Africa Uruguay beat Mexico to top Group A

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France v South Africa player ratings

Luis Suarez scored in the 43rd minute and Uruguay edged Mexico 1-0 to secure top spot in Group A. Related Stories Wenger backs England to progress Ronaldo laughs off pressure Torres ready to fire for Spain Heartbreak for World Cup hosts South Africa Heartbreak for World Cup hosts South Africa

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Uruguay beat Mexico to top Group A

Related Stories Wenger backs England to progress Ronaldo laughs off pressure Torres ready to fire for Spain Heartbreak for World Cup hosts South Africa Uruguay beat Mexico to top Group A

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Heartbreak for World Cup hosts South Africa

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes England will triumph over Slovenia to reach the knockout stages of the World Cup tomorrow. Related Stories Villa may face retrospective action World Cup: Group A Climax Live! World Cup: Group A Climax Live! Ronaldo laughs off pressure Torres ready to fire for Spain

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Wenger backs England to progress