The minute England departed these shores for South Africa a few weeks ago, there was much hope that at long last, the football team could possibly bring the trophy home. Yet, that dream was destroyed in no uncertain terms by the old enemy Germany in Bloemfontein as England crashed out of the finals losing 4-1.
This year World Cup was finally won by Spain. 3 years ago people have always been saying Spain have always under performed even though they are one of the great footballing nations of the World. 2 years ago they won their 1st Euro Championship and this year they have beaten Holland to win the World Cup. Read more…
South Africa became the first African hosts of the World cup in 2010 and next up we will be in Brazil in 2014.
The Vuvuzela was definitely one of the biggest selling items in the World cup in South Africa even though there were complaints from people about the noise. Others being flowers and alcohol of course. Read more…
As Spain were crowned World Champions in Joburg, the curtain came down on the first World Cup Tournament to be staged in Africa. European teams fulfilled a 1-2-3 with Spain conquering The Netherlands in the final along with Germany taking 3rd place after a 3-2 triumph against Uruguay.
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