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Features news coverage of Spain and its players, including match reports and general football news.
The Meteoric Rise of David Villa
On 3rd December 1981, a child was born. But he made himself a star. His father Jose Manuel Villa was a miner and his mother was a housewife. He was to follow in his father’s footsteps in also becoming a miner. He can recall the many nights which his mother had to spend in casualty…
Netherlands 0-1 Spain – Video Highlights
Netherlands 0-1 Spain 2010 FIFA World Cup 11 July 2010 It was a match where Spain would have most of the possession and would ultimately win the match in extra time. The Netherlands would have several good chances on the counterattack but failed to finish them. Arjen Robben had two very good chances but each…
David Villa: “We aren’t going to leave a drop of sweat.”
The Netherlands will try to win the World Cup final on their third attempt. Czechoslovakia (1934 and 1962) and Hungary (1938 and 1954) are the other two countries besides the Netherlands who have featured in two World Cup finals on the losing end. (West Germany was on the losing end in 1966, 1982 and 1986…
World Cup News: Wesley Sneijder Has A Gold Vuvuzela In His Pants!
Welcome, one and all, to the daily World Cup column on Soccerlens. As Rod Stewart once wheezed so fittingly, tonight’s the night. After 30-odd days of solid(ish) football, the 2010 FIFA World Cup will culminate in Johannesburg this evening with a new name being etched on to that famous golden trophy – speaking of gold,…
World Cup News: Dutch Captain Refuses Final Drug Test!
Welcome again to the daily World Cup column on Soccerlens. It seems like it was months ago that the tournament kicked off, now there’s just two games (albeit fairly important ones) left to play. Can you ruddy believe it?. Here’s your round-up of this morning’s World Cup news.. (If you would like to subscribe to…
Spain’s Route To The World Cup Final
After 31 days (give or take a few unbearable fallow periods) of solid football, the ‘greatest sporting tournament in the world’ is primed for one final flourish. Vicente Del Bosque‘s possession-monopolising (though repeatedly over-indulgent) Spanish outfit will take on Bert Van Marwijk‘s often studious (but, nevertheless, unbeaten) Netherlands side in Sunday’s showpiece finale, with both…
Sneijder: “We will take special care not to lose the ball.”
The Dutch are known for expressing strong opinions about football or anything else. Whether it be in their native Dutch, English or in this case, Spanish, to Marca.com in Madrid. Former Real Madrid man, Wesley Sneijder, along with former Barcelona man, Giovanni van Bronckhorst, provided insights ahead of the final against Spain. Long-time Oranje star,…
Stats 101: Netherlands vs Spain
Netherlands and Spain are similar because not only that neither have ever been crowned a world champion but also because time and time again have been related to beautiful football and exceptional passing. But as far as the World Cup is concerned, Netherlands have been in the final twice before. Then again, Germany has a…
Vicente Del Bosque: “The players were superb in defense and in attack.”
La Furia Roja of Spain booked their first appearance in the World Cup final after decades of disappointment. They will face the Netherlands who won all 10 of their qualifiers and 6 on the trot so far in South Africa. The Oranje have endured their own World Cup near misses. In 1974, they lost the…
World Cup News: The England Team Make The Final!
Morning all and welcome to the daily World Cup column on Soccerlens. Some hearty SL congratulations are in order this morning, with the news that English referee Howard Webb and his team have been confirmed as the men FIFA want to take charge of the World Cup final. Be bald Howard, and be beautiful. Allow…
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