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Broke out in Spain’s friendly against Argentina, the Spanish media described as “the world’s most expensive race,” the degree of star shine even more than the World Cup finals. Third-country data show that the game was worth two players are added almost 12 billion euros, that is the most expensive game too much.

Spanish media said the Bosque is the world’s most well-being coach, he is world champion coach, coaching the best teams in the world, kicked the best football, but also have the most outstanding player. Even Messi said: “This is a beautiful game, we have to play against the best players in the world, they have a lot of good players, this game is high on our value. “members of many world champions, together with Lionel Messi, Carlos Tevez such a superstar, so the game Star Unlimited. Use the words of the Argentine media, is the “star cluster, of the past have come in the removal of Spain to make the elite, there was only Riquelme of Argentina.”

Spain has been 32 years not to visit Argentina, the other branch is also the history of the reign of the second world champion to visit Argentina, the last of the Federal Republic of Germany in 1974. Number of factors make this game become hot, Argentina Football Association announced that, despite the expensive tickets, but tickets sold out game, this game has record revenue Argentina home a new record ticket sales, ticket sales reached 70 million pesos (about 14 million euros), Argentina had record ticket sales at home home in Maradona’s first show created on Venezuela, but the income was € 5,000,000.

Although the competition is friendly, but they have played the Argentine media, “Footballer of the Year Golden Age,” “historic collision” and the title to describe the game, the Argentine Football Association said, two traditionally strong teams just let the weight of its own this beyond the scope of friendly competition, especially in Spain two months ago was just crowned world champions South Africa, they deserved to win. Bosque said, I hope this game is the best publicity for football.

Although Spain is a midnight arrival in Argentina, and Argentine league also was in full swing, but a lot of media waiting for the arrival of the Spanish team, and even Argentine President Cristina are ready to meet Spain. These are a prelude to the historic event. According to authoritative data, a German company valuation before the World Cup, Spain has the world’s most expensive squad, the team worth 650 million euros, the value of Argentina’s line-up 517 million euros. Spain won the World Cup, the team line-up value of the natural rise, and although the value of the Argentine team down after the World Cup, but Spain have increased the value of the decrease should be more than Argentina, that is, two team worth nearly 1.2 billion the euro should be no objection.

Look at two of the players, it will make people feel “most expensive” really worthy of the name game. Spain boosts Casillas, Ramos, Peek, Harvey, Iniesta, Silva, Villa, Torres and other players, Argentina also have Lionel Messi, Higuain, Aguero, MA Siqielanuo, Carlos Tevez, Dimaliya, Diego Milito and other stars. Argentina, in fact, have a “golden generation”, but Maradona could not bring the World Cup in South Africa, this generation of great players for success Bale.

Spain and Argentina are the gathering of stars and teams, many players have a high price in the breach of contract payment terms, which in itself is proof of their value. Western media said that Spain and Argentina will be the players has increased, the world seems to be no other team in star level, compared with the two teams, even Brazil can not be compared with these two teams, Samba Army leadership in Europe’s top player does not take much. Tuesday, the world’s eyes will be aligned to commemorate the river course, as Spain and Argentina will stage the most expensive, best game, this game is fantastic, but for all people who love football want to see the game

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After a summer transfer window does not smoke in the war, the final five league signings the club have been largely settled. This time also went to the media are summarized in the transfer market this summer, who is the winner, who the rich and powerful time. Italian media “mediaset” today pointed out an interesting phenomenon, as last season the two teams into the Champions League final, Inter Milan and Bayern in the summer transfer market is surprisingly consistent in a calm, Serie A and Bundesliga overlord are no heavy-weight transactions, the new season you want to burst into the Champions League final again I am afraid it is very difficult.

Mourinho Inter Milan in the glorious period of success and we all know, when the madman with a supreme glory gone, Benitez during the Nerazzurri to start on the road, which inevitably bring about some needed changes. But Moratti has been introduced for players with no mercy. Summer of 2009, Inter Milan for the introduction of Milito, Tiago – Motta and Eto’o spent the three men reached 60 million euros, the facts demonstrate that the 60 million euros larger than the value of more than money itself.

And last year’s high input different Nerazzurri in Serie A this summer’s transfer battle is particularly sensible. And whether to sell Baluoteli and Burdisso the benefits to the team, Inter Milan this summer signings are actually only three items: a teenager Biabiany recovery from Parma, to old goalkeeper signed from Sampdoria Cass Tratzi and pull from Genoa Nokia bought half ownership. Brazilian genius Kudiniao actually bought two years ago has been Inter. From the “transfer market” of statistics, Inter Milan transfer netted by 44.4 million euros.

And Inter Such inaction is in stark contrast, this season the defending Serie A champion competitors move on in the madness. AC Milan after the purchase Ruyi Bu and Robinho has become the number one title race favorites. AC Milan had spent 28.5 million euros transfer fee. Rome, the introduction of Simplicio, Adriano, Castellini and Burdisso. Rome, from Juventus last moment and grabbed Borriello surprising. In accordance with the “transfer market” of statistics, Rome has spent 11.3 million euros. Serie A move this summer to spend most of the teams comes as Juventus, from the “transfer market” of statistics, Juventus in the transfer market in the spent 56.45 million euros. Many of them joined other leading Bonucci and Krasic.

And surprisingly similar to the Serie A this summer, the Bundesliga, while Inter Milan play the role of the Bayern Munich. Bundesliga lease expires in addition to recovery of the Tony – Cross, 布拉夫海德, Breno and other players has no investment. The Bundesliga title race rivals, Wolfsburg and Schalke 04 have done everything the introduction of many players. Wolfsburg have joined this summer’s heavyweight Diego and shahrakyar two, Schalke 04 introduced Raul from Real Madrid, Milan signed Huntelaar from the two players.

Coincidentally, Inter Milan and Bayern are the respective league champions, and both broke into the Champions League final last season. Two major league supremacy of reason and calm in the summer with the burn behavior of other competitors in sharp contrast. This may seem difficult to understand, in fact, in reason, to win the team itself has a very balanced lineup, the team makeup of rationalization. For those who want to make a difference this season for other teams to supplement fresh blood is probably the most simple way. Serie A Bundesliga season, the old team, the defending champion and had varying degrees of competition in the shake-up rivals, will become a new attraction

2010-11 Serie A first round of ending war, Inter Milan 0 than 0 guest Dallara course draw Bologna, Samuel was Diwa Yue, crashed through the brow face covered in blood, Eto’o hit the crossbar free jets the second half, Inter Milan 4 consecutive season, all first-round draw.

Inter Milan on August 27 0 to 2 European Super Cup defeat to Atletico Madrid, Motta continued injury absence, due to a knee injury sidelined before Maicon, Thornton back from injury; Bologna on August 29 fired coach Colomba, Magnani interim coach took over the reserve, Morleo, Gavilan, Keer Xin, Pisanu and Bouche injury. History of two previous encounters 147, Inter Milan won 71 of 33 level 43 bear break into the 223 fault, non 169 balls. Inter Milan has had three season opener San Lianping ,07-08 season 1 to 1 draw with Udinese ,08-09 season 1 to 1 draw with Sampdoria ,09-10 season 1 to 1 draw with Bari .

Compared to the European Super Cup, Inter Milan to adjust the starting lineup, mariga, Pandev replace Maicon and Stankovic played. Zanetti retracement line of defense reform to play right back, Pandev is with Sneijder, Eto’o, Milito form the strongest offensive line.

Inter Milan first tee. Start only 1 minute, Sneijder takes the kick on the left before the games kick, Samuel Closed Road header-hoisting, but was fined referee prior collision Portanova. 7 minutes, Sneijder forward pass, Milito was left rib cage closed right-foot strike after the ball go past Esposito is back he denied; immediately closed Eto’o was the arc right-foot strike he denied. 10 minutes, Garritz right-sided cross &, Eckedahl restricted by Samuel before he denied the right foot long range.

13 minutes may pass before the closed area like Sneijder shot by Viviano confiscated. 14 minutes, Garritz long passes, Lucio grab his right foot before the Diwa Yue Disembarrassing far, Gimenes slightly outside the area right foot lob over the bar; then the home team takes the kick on the right corner, Milito header rescue, Garritz external long-range wide of the right foot. 20 minutes, crossing the ball left wing Rubin, Garritz restricted Youlei the ball right-foot strike was Chivu he denied the bottom line, then Portanova Cohesion small restricted area before the right corner was nodded the ball-hoisting Cesar confiscated.

22 minutes, Pandev back to doing the right foot and long-range shot before mariga Eckedahl closed pop-up bottom line. The first 28 minutes, Sneijder behind kicking down the Casarini was booked. 30 minutes, Sneijder takes the kick on the right corner, Mudingjiayi header rescue, Cambiasso left foot volley wide of the external. 34 minutes, Mudingjiayi behind kicking down Sneijder, the referee signaled the game continues, Milito straight Sepandefu be Britos interference mariga restricted Youlei right-foot strike partial taking a trip column. At this point the referee warned Inter Milan bench.

36 minutes, trying to pick transfer mariga Milito, Viviano timely attack confiscated. After 1 minute, Esposito hit Sneijder was booked. 40 minutes, Sneijder takes the kick on the left corner, Viviano attack come away empty-handed, Lucio did not play after the point of his right foot low drive, the power was back on Disembarrassing. 41 minutes, the bottom line right of return Diwa Yue, Gimenes Road closed chest stop the ball his right foot after the shooting higher. Road-point then Pandev, Sneijder long-range right foot fell to the ground by Viviano confiscated. 44 minutes, crossing the ball to be Portanova Eto’o sharp top diving header to Viviano. The first 45 minutes, Sneijder takes the kick right-foot strike closed slightly before the free kick over the bar. Diwa Yue and then both were injured when a header Samuel Zheng Ding, Samuel face covered in blood. End of the game the first half, Inter Milan 0 to 0 draw with Bologna temporarily.

The second half, neither of personnel adjustments. 47 minutes ago Eckedahl restricted long-range wide of the right foot. After 1 minute, Pandev crossing the ball right-sided, Milito restricted area before the right-foot strike was Viviano confiscated. 51 minutes, Zanetti first to the foot rescue, Gimenes foot left foot kicking down Zanetti received too late. Milito then go past the right side after the cross & Rubin, Pandev Road diving header was Viviano confiscated. 54 minutes after Eto’o left wing cross & go past Esposito, Viviano double boxing out, Pandev intercepted the ball, slightly larger than the ball out of bounds Sneijder; then closed before the left foot away Sneijder Shepian out.

59 minutes, Eto’o restricted long-range right foot before he denied the bottom line is Britos. Sneijder then closed the left side of his right foot before the long-range flying by Viviano saved. After 1 minute, Mudingjiayi foul was a yellow card. 63 minutes, Garritz right-sided cross &, Gimenes restricted left side with a header header was saved by Cesar confiscated. 69 minutes, Milito back to doing the right foot box with long-range mariga he denied being Mudingjiayi bottom line. The first 73 minutes, Garritz pushed Eto’o, Sneijder takes the kick before the restricted area on the left top angle direct free kick right foot shot was flying single-boxing out of Viviano.

The 74th minute, Eto’o on the left cross &, Kudiniao Youlei stop the ball once again cross & Eto’o small closed Rd bounce right foot hit the crossbar inside relevant statistic procedures. Then mariga retaliation  was booked. 76 minutes, Sneijder forward pass, Closed Road unmarked Eto’o has been hesitant to back the ball Disembarrassing. Then a dramatic court scene, Bologna agent coach trying to replace Mudingjiayi appearance, he was captain Diwa Yue refused.

88 minutes, Casarini pull Lucio was booked. Sneijder then right foot long shots, Viviano fighting sell, Cambiasso was injured trying to Qiangdian Viviano. The first 95 minutes, Zanetti was hit by Casarini, Sneijder free kick was Portanova takes the kick he denied the bottom line. Samuel then kicking down the Diwa Yue, Diwa Yue takes the kick free kick by Cesar confiscated. Overall end of the game, Inter Milan 0 to 0 draw with Bologna away. Inter Milan match Beijing at 0:00 on the on September 12 at home against Udinese.

Starting lineup:

Bologna (451):

Goalkeepers: 1 – Viviano

Defenders: 16 – Esposito, 13 – Portanova, 6 – Britos, 19 – Rubin

Midfielders: 20 – Gimenes (68 minutes 65 ), 32 – Casarini, 26 – Mudingjiayi, 12 – Eckedahl (61 minutes 7 – de la Rocha), 8 – Garritz (90 minutes 77 )

Forwards: 9 – Diwa Yue

Bench: 22 – Lupatelli, 7 – de la Rocha, 18 – Moraes, 21 – Cherubini, 35 – Paponi, 65 , 77

Inter Milan (4231):

Goalkeepers: 1 – Cesar

Defenders: 4 – Javier Zanetti, 6 – Lucio, 25 – Samuel, 26 – Chivu

Midfielders: 17 – mariga, 19 – Esteban Cambiasso / 27 – Pandev (60 minutes 29 – Kudiniao), 10 – Sneijder, 9 – Eto’o

Forwards: 22 – Milito (81 minutes 88 – Biabiany)

Substitute players: 5 – Stankovic, 23 – Marco Materazzi, 12 – Custer Lacy, 39 – Thornton, 2 – Cordoba, 29 – Kudiniao, 88 – Biyabiya Nepal

Referee: Varelli

Milan vice president Adriano Galliani has just successfully hired from the Barcelona Sweden Tayeb God, but he did not stop this. From the European transfer window closed there one day, according to Italy “Rome sports daily” news, AC Milan, will soon usher in a new heavyweight star – Robinho. Similarly, the Brazilian striker will also be rent-buy approach to the San Siro.

Robinho in the summer of 2008 transfer from Real Madrid to Manchester City, but then he has played in the Premier League and unhappy. Mancini takes office, Robinho gradually lost stability and the main location. In this winter transfer window, Robinho, Brazil national team in order to keep the position, he took loan to Brazilian giants Santos effectiveness. After the World Cup, Robinho and Santos’s lease expired, but the return to Manchester City is still no place in cycling young, he has been included in the list of cleaning Mancini.

Have had a number of giants that want Robinho, but it always remained at rumors level. “Rome sports daily,” said August 30, AC Milan, after obtaining Ibrahimovic, Robinho had to issue “substantive attack.” After secret negotiations, Manchester City has been basically agreed to offer AC Milan, Robinho and Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be the same as in the form of rent-buy switch to the Rossoneri.

Sky Sports reported that, according to Italy, AC Milan will go to Manchester to complete the transaction level. Prior to Manchester City’s offer was 18 million euros plus 200 million euros of floating rate, but hope that bid 15 million euros in Milan. Direct transfer programs in the bankruptcy case may be, AC Milan, first proposed the basic lease-purchase method has been recognized by Manchester City, Robinho will be the first loan to AC Milan a season, and then in the formal transfer next summer . Milan as the Brazilian has been flying wing out of 500 million euros in after-tax annual salary, approved Robinho said.

Although Robinho has infinitely close to the San Siro, but there are certain transaction variables. “Rome sports daily,” said the Manchester City also made another deal, one that will Borriello deal, Tim as the first. And the main center of Milan, last season has basically agreed to as being on loan to Juventus, AC Milan side therefore quite difficult. In any case, the Robinho negotiations to join the Rossoneri have reached the final stage, is expected within 24 hours will have the final conclusion. British media said Robinho is well prepared to leave the United Kingdom, once the transaction successful, he will immediately go to Milan debut. The Brazil international, and even hinted in an interview: “I am very eager to join the Serie A league.”

Injury of the magic is still plagued Real Madrid. War on Mallorca, Real Madrid lost big, in addition to being the team was disappointing draw with Mallorca, which shows a partial picture of gray, it now against Real Madrid was also a more bad news: C Lo is may be seriously injured. Real highest profile player Monday will receive a series of checks to his right ankle injury diagnosis.

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Start of the race only the first 2 minutes, C Lo was Mallorca’s side guard – Senderos Chanshang, the Portuguese were treated to the sidewalk. C Lo’s right ankle swelling, pain, he continued to insist on the presence of bus competition, but unfortunately he never wants to come goal. C Luo Injured kept fighting, so we missed the single-pole, he has a better tolerance. Spain’s “Le Monde” reported that Real Madrid team doctor is likely to worry about C Lo injury was sustained, and, like last season, had a half months away from the stadium. Portugal national team at the just-released list, C Lo’s name in the column, but he would likely not be participating on September 5 to Cyprus, Portugal, September 7 Norway Portugal game.

In the “Marca” reported in accordance with the Real Madrid team doctor to say, C Lo there right foot ankle contusion, but the specific injury remains to be seen, Monday, C Romania will receive a comprehensive examination. Real Madrid official website of the allegation and the “Marca” the same. In addition,
Russ is also in the race pulled a right thigh muscle, Monday will be inspected to determine the injury. Last season, C Luo in the Champions League match against Marseille after the total was the other – health Diawara uprooting, resulting in his right ankle, had a half months away from the golf course, if this is the injury was sustained, the problem would be very serious.

Now many injuries within the team Real Madrid, Kaka, Pepe, Garay, M · Diarra, Gago were all sidelined with injuries, almost one a game injury. If this situation continues, Real Madrid’s squad strength be greatly affected.

Squillaci 30-year-old Domenech’s World Cup squad was named, he was tall and strong and has a wealth of experience, he has participated in 36 teams representing different World War games market in France has 21 national team appearances opportunities. He is also in check, after Mark and  North London club in the summer to introduce the third foreign aid.

Squillaci early in the 03-04 season Champions League, his team’s performance in Monaco, on a very eye-catching, the way he had to help Monaco to kill Chelsea, Real Madrid into the final cut, final regret runner-up. In 2006 after switching to French hegemony in Lyon, but also with the team got together with two French league titles. Squillaci joined Sevilla in 2008 so far, also plays a critical role in the team.

With William Gallas, Campbell, Sylvester and defender Senderos four have left the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal defense was once caught in a situation no one is available. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was very anxious to sign 约斯奎拉奇 gunmen to lay down the heart of a big stone.

“For me, this is an exciting move. Wenger is a respected coach, I look forward to working with him.” After signing the Squillaci told Arsenal’s official website told “I learned from some of the Arsenal team of the situation.”

For Squillaci welcome to join Arsene Wenger said: “Sebastian (Squillaci) can enhance the strength of the team’s lineup. He is fast, also very experienced and aggressive competition. His arrival allows the defense team more options. ”

Although the French Tetsuei from Friday began training together with Arsenal, but the state because he does not appear in Saturday’s Premier League match. New season, Squillaci will wear jersey No. 18 gunmen. At the same time, so Wenge Xin Wei is not represented in Seville because Squillaci and the Champions League qualifying, he could play for Arsenal this season, played in the Champions League.

Spain’s victorious World Cup squad have returned to Madrid amid scenes of joyous celebration in the capital city.

An estimated one million people lined a five-mile route in the Spanish capital as the team paraded in an open-top bus.

Captain Iker Casillas had earlier carried the trophy down the steps of the plane as the squad made a triumphant return from South Africa.

The players then went on to meet Spain’s royal family and Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero.

And the celebrations concluded with the bus parade that snaked through the heart of Madrid, as firefighters hosed down fans sweltering in 40C temperatures and Spanish air force fighter jets flew overhead trailing the colours of the national flag.

The parade came to a halt at the esplanade near the Puente del Rey, where the festivities continued.

European champions Spain won the World Cup for the first time thanks to Andres Iniesta’s extra-time winner against the Netherlands in Johannesburg on Sunday.

During the celebrations on Monday night, some team-mates forced Cesc Fabregas to briefly wear a Barcelona shirt as they stood on stage in front of supporters.

The Barcelona defenders grabbed the Arsenal midfielder, who has been linked with a return to the Nou Camp where he played as a teenager, and managed to pull the shirt over his head.

Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos and Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina had been at the centre of the players’ celebrations on the team bus as the parade inched its way down Madrid’s Gran Via.

Once the whole 23-man squad plus the coaching and backroom staff made their way onto the stage, various members of the party spoke to the assembled supporters.

Coach Vicente del Bosque said at a brief presentation: “This cup, this triumph is for all of you, and for the whole Spanish football factory.”

Casillas, the Real Madrid goalkeeper, said: “I don’t know what to say, only that I’m delighted to be here with you. We (the players) have achieved the dream that we’ve all had since we were small.”

Coach Del Bosque added: “It’s not only winning but how you win, and that’s what these players have done, they are an example to all.

“Thanks for all the support you’ve sent to us in South Africa, you are also world champions.”

Iniesta held a toy octopus in reference to Paul, the sea creature based in a German aquarium made famous for correctly predicting winning teams during the World Cup, including Spain in the final.

“Thanks to the octopus we are champions,” he joked.

The gifted playmaker added: “I only want to say that you should be proud of this group. They’re the best. I’m very proud to be part of them.”

Many fans made the trip to Madrid’s Barajas Airport to greet the returning heroes.

The flight landed at 1338 local time with Spanish flags flying from the cockpit windows and two fire engines making a guard of honour with their jet streams.

The plane was emblazoned with the words ‘Campeones’ (Champions) and ‘Orgullosos de nuestra seleccion’ (Proud of our squad).

Casillas, who was in floods of tears after the final whistle at the Soccer City Stadium on Sunday night, again appeared to be on the verge of crying as he led his team across the tarmac to a waiting coach.

They were taken to a nearby hotel to eat and rest before heading to the Royal Palace for a reception with the Spanish royal family.

King Juan Carlos was accompanied by his wife, Queen Sofia, his eldest daughter, Princess Elena, and his son Prince Felipe and his wife Letizia.

“Thank you champions, in the name of all of Spain and all Spaniards,” he said after personally greeting each of the players.

“This is a well deserved victory for an exceptional team which thrilled the hearts of all Spaniards. You brought together all Spaniards, made our dreams a reality and projected the name of Spain around the world.”

The squad then moved on to the Moncloa Palace to be greeted by Prime Minister Zapatero, who singled out match-winner Iniesta for special praise.

Immediately after scoring the winning goal, the 26-year-old had taken off his Spain shirt to reveal a white T-shirt bearing the message: “Dani Jarque: always with us”.

Jarque collapsed and died at the age of 26 in August 2009 following a training session with his Espanyol team.

“He represents like no-one else good football and human qualities,” Zapatero said of Iniesta. “I want to make a special mention of somebody who yesterday remembered someone who is no longer with us when he scored the winning goal.

“There is no better role model for our youths, given his talent and personal qualities. Thank you Iniesta for remembering Dani yesterday during an unforgettable day for Spain.”

While the celebrations continued across Spain, the Dutch team were also given special treatment as they returned home on Monday and were escorted through Dutch airspace by two fighter jets, one of them orange.

The squad met Queen Beatrix at her palace in The Hague in the morning, followed by a boat tour through Amsterdam’s canals and a party in the city’s Museum Square.

“It’s a little bit strange to stand here now, we haven’t quite overcome the disappointment yet,” said coach Bert van Marwijk.

Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk criticised English referee Howard Webb after his side were beaten 1-0 by Spain in the World Cup final.

The match was marred by constant foul play which led Webb to book 13 players including the dismissal of Dutchman Johnny Heitinga for two yellow cards.

“I don’t think the referee controlled the match well,” said Van Marwijk.

“Both sides committed fouls. That may be regrettable for a final. But the best team won the match.”

Webb, 38, was booed by the Dutch supporters as he and his assistants went to collect their medals at the end of what was an extremely challenging match for the official, in which he produced a new record number of bookings for a World Cup final and was forced to deal with a series of major incidents.

Nine of the bookings went to players from the Netherlands, who were fortunate not to be reduced to 10 men in the first half when midfielder Nigel de Jong landed a boot in the chest of Spanish counterpart Xabi Alonso and in many cases Webb was left with little choice but to caution players for overly-aggressive challenges.

With the teams facing a penalty shoot-out as the game was drawing to a close, Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta smashed in a half-volley – which ultimately won the game for Spain – leaving the Dutch incensed after Webb had failed to award their side a corner moments earlier when a Wesley Sneijder free-kick took a deflection off Cesc Fabregas.

Dutch defender Joris Mathijsen was booked for protesting the goal and afterwards goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg continued the condemnation of Webb, saying: “You blame the referee. Everybody outside the stadium can see it was a corner but he didn’t and the assistant also.”

Arjen Robben had missed the Netherlands’ two best chances of the match, which both came from one-on-ones with goalkeeper Iker Casillas.

The second of these produced another contentious incident, when Robben was pulled back by Spain defender Carles Puyol outside the area but stayed on his feet before the ball bobbled to Casillas.

Robben was incensed with Webb for his failure to award a free-kick – which could have earned Puyol a second yellow card – and chased the official, earning himself a booking in the process.

“We made a real game out of it and we had two great chances through Arjen,” explained Van Marwijk.

“I’m not someone to look back on what the referee did. I think the best team usually wins the match.

“But if you look at the second chance of Robben, the referee should give Puyol a second yellow card, which would have meant him being sent off.

“It was a crucial moment just before the end of the 90 minutes. It is very bitter, but that is sport. It is harsh. And as I said, Spain were the better team.”

The Netherlands were extremely physical in their attempts to break up Spain’s passing game – an approach that proved effective for much of the match but which earned them nine yellow cards as a result, including Heitinga’s second.

But the Dutch coach defended his side, saying: “It was still our intention to play beautiful football, but we were facing a very good opponent.

“Spain are the best footballing country in the past few years, so we needed to have a top day to beat them.

“We did a good job tactically on them. We got into good positions at times. It’s not our style, but you play a match to win.

“It’s a World Cup final, and there’s a lot of emotion out there. You saw that with both teams. I would have loved to have won that match, even with not so beautiful football.”

Speaking on BBC Match of the Day, former Liverpool defender Alan Hansen condemned the Dutch approach and defended Webb, who is one of the few full-time referees in world football.

“If the Dutch had triumphed, it would have been bad for the game because there is no place for the way they approached the match,” stated Hansen.

“It’s one thing to have a game plan, be organised and get men behind the ball, but the cynical way in which they operated for the first 45 minutes was a total and utter disgrace.

“Howard Webb tried to make the game flow but on this occasion he was left with no choice.”

Former England manager and BBC 5 Live summariser Graham Taylor was similarly critical of the Dutch, saying: “You have to play within the laws of the game and one has to say that on two or three occasions they didn’t.

“The tackle by De Jong into the chest of Alonso, Howard Webb must have missed that because that is a red card, you don’t tackle people like that.”

Webb was awarded control of the World Cup final – the first Englishman since Jack Taylor in 1974 to be bestowed the honour – following his impressive handling of his three previous games, in which he showed 17 yellow cards.

The Yorkshireman was widely praised for his player-management skills during a tense match in Group F earlier in the competition, which saw Slovakia eliminate 2006 World Cup winners Italy courtesy of a 3-2 victory.

He and his assistants Darren Carr and Mike Mullarkey became the first officials to have refereed a Champions League final and World Cup final in the same year.

Former Dutch international and Manchester United midfielder Jordi Cruyff told BBC 5 Live he was surprised to see Webb given the final.

“I don’t think the referee was up to this kind of game,” said Cruyff. “I’ve seen him in the last few years in the Champions League and I find it unbelievable how he gets the best games.

“I think there is a high standard of refereeing in England so I don’t understand why it is always him.”

Webb has emerged as the Premier League’s top referee following the retirement of Graham Poll, who came in for criticism himself during the 2006 World Cup after he showed three yellow cards to Croatia’s Josep Simunic during their match with Australia.

Despite the criticism of his side’s display, Van Marwijk was quick to heap praise on his players after they reached the third World Cup final in the nation’s history.

“No one expected us to be here, in the final. We even came even very close to a penalty shoot-out. We could even have scored through Robben,” added Van Marwijk.

“Whether we would have deserved that, I don’t know. But it’s a final. It’s very disappointing. You want to win it, and we might have done. I think we performed really, really well to get this far.

“The team that scored the first goal was going to win that match. Those chances for Robben could have meant victory for us. But, unfortunately, we weren’t so lucky.”

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque tipped his side to dominate world football for the foreseeable future after leading them to their first World Cup triumph.

Andres Iniesta’s strike gave Spain a 1-0 extra-time win over the Netherlands in Sunday’s Johannesburg final to add the World Cup to the Euro 2008 triumph.

And Del Bosque said: “I think our effort, our flair is never-ending.

“This World Cup draws from what we did in 2008 and it is the continuity and continuation of a very good legacy.”

Iniesta’s strike deep in the 116th minute settled a nervy, ill-tempered affair – one that failed in many ways to live up to pre-match expectations.

However, that did not temper Spain’s joy in victory and Del Bosque declared: “Everyone in the dressing room is ecstatic.

“Spain, the country, deserves this triumph. This goes beyond sport. We have to celebrate and are delighted to be able to offer this victory to all the people of Spain.”

Much of the focus in the immediate aftermath of the match centred on the physical approach by the Netherlands, with their players being shown nine yellow cards, two of which led to Johnny Heitinga’s extra-time dismissal.

However, while Del Bosque said the result “was a reward for beautiful football” he was keen not to criticise the Dutch for the way they played the game.

“I should congratulate our opponents,” stated the Spanish coach. “They made it very difficult for us to play comfortably and they had some good chances.

“To try and match Holland when they are playing at that pace is very difficult but we did it and, for the most part, I think we dominated the match.

“Yes it was rough at times but that is part of football.”

One key to Spain’s success proved to be the introduction of Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas, who provided the crucial pass to Iniesta for the winning goal to cap a fine cameo late in the game.

“Fabregas came on and we began to dominate,” commented Del Bosque. “We had greater ball possession and depth in our game. We created chances for Cesc and David Villa which we could have converted.”

Spanish captain Iker Casillas conceded it would take some time for his team-mates to realise the magnitude of what they had achieved in South Africa.

“It’s a historic moment for Spanish football,” said the Real Madrid goalkeeper. “This achievement is something that we, the players, are still not aware of, what the significance really is.

“I think it’s something we will only realise over time.”

Casillas, 29, who also picked up the Golden Glove award as the best keeper at the tournament, added: “It’s what we have dreamt of since we were children.

“It is a much happier moment than when we won the European Championships [in 2008]. We are now the world champions.”

Match-winner Iniesta could barely hide his delight following the final whistle.

“I can’t quite believe this yet. I had the opportunity to score that goal that was so important for my team and it’s incredible,” he enthused.

“I’ve made a small contribution in a very tough game, a very rough game – there were all sorts of things happening on the pitch.

“Spain deserved to win this World Cup. It’s something we have to remember and enjoy and should feel very proud of everyone in this squad.

“The manner in which it happened, we gave everything. To win the World Cup – there are no words to describe it.”

After scoring the winning goal, Barcelona midfielder Iniesta took off his shirt to reveal a T-shirt paying tribute to Daniel Jarque, the Espanyol player who died from a heart attack in August, with the message ‘Dani Jarque is always with us’.

And Iniesta explained: “I wanted to carry Dani Jarque with me and with my other team-mates. We wanted to feel his strength. We wanted to pay tribute to him in the world of football and this was the best opportunity to do so.

“This is for Dani Jarque, for my family, for all of the people. It is the result of hard work over a long time and some difficult moments.”

Asked about Spain defending the title in 2014, Iniesta replied: “Now’s the time to enjoy this World Cup. We’ll see what happens four years down the line.”

I’m glad Spain have reached the World Cup final because they are the team that plays the most attacking, adventurous and stylish football. I love to watch them.

I always thought the reigning European champions would get this far in the tournament, even after they opened their campaign with a shock 1-0 defeat at the hands of Switzerland.

I’m not surprised the Netherlands have reached Sunday’s final at Johannesburg’s Soccer City either, especially after their win over Brazil in the quarter-finals.

Dutch coach Bert van Marwijk has got his tactics spot on and has made his side difficult to beat. He has found a good system that suits his players and is reaping the rewards.

They were excellent during the second half of their win over Brazil, when they fought back from 1-0 down to win 2-1, and have been very good in spells in their other games, too.

The Dutch are a classic example of how a team does not have to play brilliant football to reach a World Cup final.

To be perfectly honest, I don’t think they possess the players to be an outstanding side.

Wesley Sneijder, Arjen Robben and Robin van Persie are world-class performers, no doubt about that, while Mark van Bommel is a very effective holding midfielder, but their defenders and goalkeeper are certainly not in that bracket.

Nevertheless, their success shows that the right tactics and team spirit can pay off in a big way.

The Dutch might be happier to be facing Spain in the final rather than losing semi-finalists Germany, with whom they share an interesting footballing history, but I am not sure how effective their approach will be against the side coached by Vicente del Bosque.

Germany and the Netherlands adopt very similar tactics – and the Spanish proved very effective in nullifying Miroslav Klose and co in the semi-finals.

Both the Germans and the Dutch employ the same 4-2-3-1 formation, using their players in an almost identical way.

Just like Germany with Mesut Ozil, the Netherlands leave Sneijder to roam where he likes without any defensive responsibilities.

The Dutch also play one up front in Van Persie, with two men on either side who drop back to help out. For Thomas Mueller and Lukas Podolski, read Robben on the right and Dirk Kuyt on the left, although the Dutch do swap their wide men round a lot more than Germany.

I can see Van Persie and the rest of the Dutch forwards causing Del Bosque’s men some problems because I do not think the Spanish defence is as strong as it was when the team won Euro 2008.

At 32, Carles Puyol is two years older, while Gerard Pique, though terrific on the ball, is liable to make the occasional mistake and do the odd stupid thing, as we saw in the quarter-final against Paraguay when he gave away a penalty for holding on to an opponent at a corner.

That said, Spain do not have too much else to fear from the Dutch.

Del Bosque’s side are pretty unique for an international team when it comes to keeping hold of the ball. They do it so brilliantly, such are the skills of Andres Iniesta and Xavi.

For me, the only thing that stops them being overriding favourites to win is the form and fitness of Fernando Torres, the Liverpool striker.

Torres has been struggling since the start of the tournament after having knee surgery in April and I think Del Bosque will probably leave him out again, just as he did against Germany in the semi-final, and play Pedro or even Cesc Fabregas in his place.

It is a real shame for Torres, who is a sensational player when at his best, but the simple fact is that six weeks out of action can take a lot of getting over. Sometimes it can take a while for a player to recover his sharpness, which is crucial for a forward.

The Reds forward could still face the Netherlands but it is unlikely he will suddenly rediscover his best form now, especially with all the pressure that comes with playing in a final.

It might actually help Spain if Torres does begin the game on the bench. That way, David Villa might play in a more central role.

Del Bosque badly needs someone in that central area when his side attack. At times, there has been a gap because Villa has been too far left and Torres too far right. Iniesta and Xavi are not the sort of players to burst into the box between them.

The Spanish definitely need to address that issue but I still feel they will come out on top.

I have tipped Spain to triumph all along, just as I did two years ago. I am definitely going to stick with them now.