Netherlands topples Spain in Fifa world rankings
The Netherlands leads the latest Fifa rankings, ending World Cup winner Spain's 13-month reign at the top.
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Nadal wins top sports award
Spain enjoyed a double celebration when tennis champion Rafael Nadal and their soccer team walked away with top prizes at the Laureus Sports Awards.
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Spain, Netherlands fined over World Cup final
Spain have been fined 10 000 Swiss francs and The Netherlands 15 000 Swiss francs for their behaviour in last month's World Cup final.
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Stylish Spanish settle for grinding it out
In the face of tough Dutch opposition, Spain were unable to produce the soccer that has been the hallmark of their rise to the pinnacle of the game.
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Spain win World Cup after Iniesta strikes
Spain won the World Cup for the first time when they beat Netherlands 1-0 thanks to a super strike by tireless midfielder Andres Iniesta.
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Orange and red fan armies battle to be best
Hordes of orange-clad Dutch fans and red-bedecked Spaniards were battling it out in Johannesburg ahead of the World Cup final on Sunday.
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Spain edge past Germany to reach final
Carles Puyol scored the only goal of the game to send Spain into the World Cup final against The Netherlands against Germany on Wednesday.
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Villa goal earns Spain quarterfinal spot
A second-half goal by David Villa earned Spain a 1-0 win over Portugal and a World Cup quarterfinal place after an entertaining match on Tuesday.
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Villa on song as Spain beat Chile 2-1
An inspired David Villa scored one sublime goal and created another for Andres Iniesta as European champions Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1.
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Villa double gives Spain win over Honduras
Spain got their campaign firmly back on track when David Villa struck twice to lead the European champions to a 2-0 win over minnows Honduras.
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