Latest World Cup Headlines:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.




