Football

At least several hundred thousand fans were expected to line the streets to celebrate Spain's first World Cup title.

"When you play in a World Cup final, you also need a world-class referee," said Robben.

The first World Cup final in Africa will for the first time produce a European victor in a tournament held outside Europe.

"We do not go away empty-handed. The team has finished third and they earned a good result, " said the coach.

Webb, who turns 39 on Wednesday, will be assisted on Sunday by compatriots Darren Cann and Mike Mullarkey.

Holland vs Spain World Cup 2010 final will be the clash of football's two greatest ever academies.

Manchester United target Wesley Sneijder has announced he will stay at Inter next season.

Mueller, who scored four goals in the tournament, was suspended after picking up his second yellow card in the quarterfinal win over Argentina.

The Netherlands is determined not to let its flashy play get ahead of going home with the big prize.

The last time the two sides met in the World Cup was 16 years ago.

The Spanish football federation said Fabregas had medical scans on the leg after hurting it in a closed practice on Monday.

The 26-year-old has been linked to big-spending champions Chelsea and Manchester City in the past.

Spain has never advanced to a semifinal match at a World Cup in four opportunities between 1934 and 2002.

Figo believes the Real Madrid star did not behave like a captain should do in times of adversity.

Manchester City signed the Spain winger on a four-year deal from Valencia.

Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup adventure ended on a sour note as he faced accusations of spitting at a cameraman.