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Maradona has not talked publicly about his plans since Argentina was knocked out in the World Cup quarterfinals.

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has long been an admirer of Lahm.

Spanish football is indeed the hottest property in world sport, currently with Spain winning the just concluded 2010 WC.

Spain and Portugal are among the countries bidding for either the 2018 or 2022 event.

Nelson Mandela's family claim that FIFA has put extreme pressure on the anti-apartheid icon to attend the final.

Die Mannschaft suffered a 1-0 loss to the Roja in the semi-finals on Wednesday night.

Bruno has denied involvement in Samudio's disappearance

Same old, same old. The World Cup champions will be European. Either Dutch, Spanish or German, to be precise.

Forlan is hoping a right thigh injury will not stop him from playing in the third-place playoff.

Watching his team as a spectator is hurting the injured German skipper.

Spain has been the most consistent team of the past two or three years and is the favourite for the title, he said.

Argentina's Lionel Messi went into the tournament as FIFA world player of the year and at the height of his powers.

Three World Cup meetings between the teams have ended with the winner going on to reach the final.

Argentina's latest poster boy Gonzalo Higuain stands a strong chance to surpass his coach.

The latest disputed play will spark calls for FIFA to institute instant replay to help determine goals.

The Netherlands has been more substance than style so far at the World Cup.