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Fernando Torres’ Liverpool future could be secured in bizarre fashion as the injury he picked up late in the World Cup Final could keep him out for two months. Meanwhile, it’s one in and out at Celtic, with Joe Ledley arriving on a free transfer from Cardiff City, whilst goalkeeper Artur Boruc is on the verge of leaving Parkhead to join Fiorentina. Sunderland manager Steve Bruce believes he’ll have to wait a few weeks longer to find out whether he’s managed to secure Sol Campbell for next season. The former Arsenal defender is weighing up options from other clubs, including Celtic. And in the Championship, Swansea City have failed in their bid to attract Hamilton manager Billy Reid to the Liberty Stadium.

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Spain have been crowned Champions of the World after securing a late win against 10-man Holland in Johannesburg. Andres Iniesta was the scorer, netting his second goal of the tournament after Jonny Heitinga was sent off for two bookable offences in extra-time. A tough, at times brutal encounter saw chances wasted by both sides, most notably Arjen Robben who couldn’t find a way past Iker Casillas in the Spanish goal despite being in the clear twice. Meanwhile we look at the Golden Boot and Golden Ball winners, as well as the Young Player of the Tournament.

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Four years of waiting are almost over as we wait to see which new name will win the World Cup for the first time. Around two billion people are expected to tune in Sunday night from all around the world as Spain and Holland do battle at Soccer City in Johannesburg. It’s the first time the Spanish have reached this stage, having never managed to get past the Quarter-Final stage, whilst this is Holland’s first final appearance since coming runners up in both the 1974 and 1978 tournaments. Will Wesley Sneijder and Arjen Robben manage to break down the Spanish defence? Or will Xavi, Iniesta, Villa and co confirm what we’ve all been thinking since their European Championships success and be crowned as the best side in the world?

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Who will join Holland in Sunday’s World Cup Final? That’s the question on every football fans’ lips going in to tonights much anticipated clash between Spain and Germany. The free flowing football of Vicente Del Bosque against Joachim Louw’s free scoring German side. It’s a repeat of the Euro 2008 final where Spain triumphed, but they are yet to beat Germany in a World Cup.

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It’s the first 2010 World Cup Semi-Final as Uruguay take on the Netherlands at the Cape Town Stadium. Luis Suarez is missing for South America’s sole survivor in the competition, after his controversial handball in Friday’s shoot-out win over Ghana. Meanwhile the Dutch are missing Nigel De Jong through suspension.

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The World Cup Semi-Finals take place on Tuesday and Wednesday. Holland take on Uruguay first up before Spain face Germany on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the fall out from England’s performance continues.

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We look ahead to Day 1 of the World Cup Quarter-Finals as Brazil take on Holland and Uruguay face Ghana. We also hear from Dutch captain Giovani Van Bronckhorst on their mouthwatering clash.

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Roy Hodgson says he’s taken on the biggest job in world football as he begins life as manager of Liverpool. The 62-year old left Fulham after two-and-a-half years and says he’s aiming to keep all his players together, whilst rejecting claims he’s been appointed on a “back to basics” programme.

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The World Cup Quarter-Final lineup is complete as Spain beat Portugal in Cape Town. Today is the first “cold turkey” day of the tournament, with no games taking place until Friday. But we’ve got all the latest news as the fallout from England’s departure continues.

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The World Cup Quarter-Final lineup is complete as Spain beat Portugal in Cape Town. Today is the first “cold turkey” day of the tournament, with no games taking place until Friday. But we’ve got all the latest news as the fallout from England’s departure continues.

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