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Spain crowned champions

In a bad-tempered final, 14 yellow cards were issued and Netherlands' John Heitinga was sent off, but Andres Iniesta's late winner gave Spain their first World Cup triumph. Report |  Gallery Photo Gallery
Brewin: Not a fitting finale |  Gupta: Dutch run out of aces |  Destination SA: Farewell to Africa
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