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  • iHaveNet.com: Spain Current Events
Catalonia: Democracy, Legality and the EU's Role

Catalonia: Democracy & Legality

  • Spanish Civil War & Cost of Conflict
  • Catalonia's Tumultuous Referendum
  • Spain's Turmoil & Europe's Crisis
  • Socialists Rain on Spain
  • The Ideology Trap
The Resilience of Spanish Democracy

The Resilience of Spanish Democracy

  • Upstarts Crash the Ball in Spain
  • Cat & Mouse with Catalonia
  • Who Feels EU Membership Has Paid Off?
  • Satisfaction Levels Around Europe

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Europe and Islam: The Way Forward

Europe & Islam: The Way Forward

  • What Ireland Can Teach Spain
  • Euro Zone Economy Steams Ahead
  • The Rise of Young Asylum Seekers
  • Joined-Up Approach in Crisis Response
  • An End to the Right's Reign In Spain?
  • Euro Zone Turns to Hedge Funds
  • Integration, Prosperity at Risk
  • Can Europe Resist the Right Tide?
  • Spanish Election Takeaways
  • What Really Caused the Crisis?
  • Dying to Get Into Europe (1)
  • Dying to Get Into Europe (2)
  • Falling Unemployment Goes Unnoticed
  • Spain Rejects Extradition Request
  • Banco Sabadell in Talks with TSB
  • Europe's Geopolitics
  • Messi Still Better Than Ronaldo
  • 8 Years After Messi's 1st Appearance
  • Can Central Bankers Save Europe?
  • Mi Casa, New Casa
  • Gaudi's Parc Guell in Barcelona
  • Outcome of Parliament Elections
  • Spain Beats Australia 3-0
Turning the European Debt Myth Upside-Down

The European Debt Myth

  • Europe's Busiest Airports
  • Hollande Warns of Populism
  • Spain Closer to Yet Another Election
  • Navigating Through Threat Perceptions
  • Europe is No Longer Safe
  • Illusive Nature of Euroscepticism
  • The Coming Legacy of Brexit
  • Young Europeans Living with Parents
  • 1 in 6 European Adults Obese
  • Europe's Challenges
  • Migrants Integrate Through Soccer
  • Spain's Economy Powers Ahead
  • Slow to Address Migrant Smuggling
  • Running of The Bulls Through Social Media
  • World's Most Expensive Ham
  • Europe Plans to Combat Terrorism
  • Rising Religious Tensions
  • Biography of Lionel Messi
  • Top 10 Richest Football Clubs
  • Car Rammed into Ruling Party HQ
  • Will Catalonia Secede From Spain?
  • Madrid Event for Animal Rights
  • The Tea Party Lives -- in Europe
Transforming Spain's Political System

Transforming Spain's Politics

  • Is Life Better Or Worse?
  • The Rise and Fall of Europe
  • World's Fastest High-Speed Trains
  • Spain Says 'No' to Austerity
  • The Global Militarisation Index
  • Which EU Countries Deport The Most?
  • Europe's Biggest Test Yet
  • European Hospital Bed Capacity
  • Solidarity Cities Unite for Refugees
  • El Caminito del Rey Reopens
  • If the Far Right has its Way
  • 'Stacked' Spanish Home Is 4 Houses in 1
  • Spain Goes Shopping Wild
  • Spain Arrests Islamist Militants
  • In Spain, Catalonia Compromises
  • The Crisis of Europe
  • Real Madrid Buys Danilo
  • Catalonia Fuels Independence Row
  • Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
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  • Europe's Social Immune System
  • Chile Knocks Out Reigning Champion
  • Spain Humiliated by Netherlands

  • 2014 FIFA World Cup from Brazil

    Coverage, analysis, photo and video coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup from Brazil

  • 2014 World Cup Photos - Australia vs Spain

    Check out the photos from the Group B matchup between Australia and Spain at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil - Australia vs Spain Pictures

  • 2014 World Cup Photos - Chile vs Spain

    Check out the photos from the Group B matchup between Chile and Spain at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil

  • Chile Too Hot for Spain in World Cup Shock

    A mixture of elated and humiliated fans poured out of the Maracana Stadium after Spain was eliminated in a shock 2-0 defeat to Chile. Spain's loss marks the first World Cup champions to be eliminated after only two games

  • Is This an End of an Era for Spain?

    Spain, the once-invincible champion, is eliminated from the World Cup tournament after reigning over the sport for six years. The WSJ's Jonathan Clegg tells Michael Arnold how Spain was dethroned

  • 2014 World Cup Photos - Netherlands vs Spain

    Check out the photos from the Group B matchup between Spain and the Netherlands at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil

  • Top 10 Most Expensive La Liga Signings

    From Ronaldo to Cristiano Ronaldo, Here's a look at the top 10 most expensive Spanish La Liga signings of all-time!

  • Spanish Law Proposes Mandatory Housework for Children

    A law proposed in Spain would require children to help parents and family out with household chores and caring for the home

  • Spain's Unemployment Rate Should Improve

    Spain's unemployment rate climbed to nearly 26 percent in the first quarter of 2014 as millions searched in vain for a job in a sluggish recovery from recession

  • 2014 FIFA World Cup: Group B Preview

    Sports Illustrated's Grant Wahl previews Group B for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and picks his teams and players to watch once play begins

  • Messi vs Neymar

    It's Messi vs Neymar - and it's up to you to decide the winner. We've compared their stats and their honors - now and at ago 20 - but it's up to you to decide.

  • More Union in the European Union Doubtful

    Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel says that the answer to Europe Union's problems is more political integration. But, one is left asking what closer political union can bring to the EU without a full transfer of national sovereignties to European institutions

  • Can the European Union be Saved?

    It is not simply the euro zone that is threatened by the dramatic economic discrepancies that now exist among its members. Now it is the European Union itself that is in danger, mainly but not entirely because of the economic crisis inherited from Wall Street abuses

  • The Stagnant Mediterranean

    Before we see another Mediterranean renaissance, constitutional government would have to sweep the Muslim world. The bureaucracy of the European Union would have to reform or disappear. Unfortunately, the Mediterranean is reverting to its stagnant 18th-century past

  • Rafael Nadal Makes History, Wins Eighth French Open Title

    Rafael Nadal of Spain etched his name in the history books, becoming the first man to win the same major tournament eight times after beating countryman David Ferrer, 6-3, 6-2, 6-3, in the French Open final

  • Fred and Neymar Shine as Brazil Shocks Spain in Confederations Cup Final

    Fred scored in each half and Neymar added another as Brazil shocked World Cup champion Spain, 3-0, to win its third straight FIFA Confederations Cup

  • Neymar Inks 5-year Deal with Barcelona

    Barcelona has confirmed reaching a five-year deal with Brazilian star Neymar da Silva Santos Junior

  • European Union: Caught in the Fertility Trap

    The European Union has voiced concern about low fertility as a major demographic challenge. If it stays at these low levels, the population quickly moves from growth to decline, which is already happening in Germany, despite immigration

  • Barcelona to Spend $65M on New Players

    After suffering a 4-0 drubbing at the hands of Bayern Munich in the Champions League, Barcelona will earmark 50 million euros or $65 million to buy new players and bring in new faces from its B squad

  • Real Madrid Overtakes Manchester United as Most Valuable Soccer Team

    Real Madrid has overtaken Manchester United as the world's most valuable soccer franchise at $3.3 billion, according to Forbes Magazine. Manchester United slipped to No. 2 with a value of $3.1 billion

  • Europe, Unemployment and Instability

    The global financial crisis has slowly yielded to a global unemployment crisis. This unemployment crisis will give way to a political crisis. The crisis involves all three of the major pillars of the global system -- Europe, China and the United States

  • Messi Sets Record for Most Goals Scored in Calendar Year

    Lionel Messi scored twice to break the 40-year record for most goals scored in a calendar year. With his 86th goal, Messi eclipsed German legend Gerd Mueller's record of 85

  • Europe is Divided Again: This Time It's Creditors vs Debtors

    The euro crisis is now threatening to turn the European Union into something fundamentally different. The member countries are divided into two classes -- creditors and debtors -- with the creditors in charge

  • Europe: The Politics of Fear

    Like ghosts from the past, we see political violence, xenophobia, migrants being scapegoated and extreme nationalism creeping into our public debates -- even into our parliaments. This is a Europe diverging from its founding principles

  • Would a Stronger European Federation Even Help?

    Seventeen economically disparate nations bound their fortunes together in creating the euro zone, and it is exactly this that has thrown the European project into crisis

  • The Allure of Cordoba

    Tucked into a bend of its river, the Andalusian town of Cordoba has a glorious Moorish past. Typical of southern Spain, it's a people-friendly place filled with energy and color

  • How Football Continues to Influence Spanish and Italian Politics

    At peak moments, sport, which can bring millions of joyful citizens on to the streets in celebration of World Cup successes, has shown itself capable of transforming the very idea of a nation and its politics

  • Malaga Striker Saviola Calls Messi 'Best Active Player'

    Malaga striker Javier Saviola has picked Barcelona star Lionel Messi over Portuguese skipper Cristiano Ronaldo as the best player in the world actively playing

  • Spanish Enterprises Need Latin America for Economic Expansion

    As the European financial crisis intensifies, Spanish corporations have exhibited a rather bold economic game plan in the Latin American market

  • Twitter Attracts Investments for Spanish Soccer Club Real Oviedo

    Real Oviedo raised 274,000 Euros in nine days from supporters who learned about the sale of club shares through Twitter

  • Real Madrid Boots Manchester City Out of Champions League

    Premier League defending champion Manchester City was booted out of the Champions League group stage for the second straight year after settling for a 1-1 draw with Real Madrid

  • Ronaldo's Last-Minute Goal Lifts Real Madrid Past Man City

    Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo scored back-to-back goals in a span of three minutes as Real Madrid defeated Premier League champion Manchester City, 3-2, in the UEFA Champions League

  • Mourinho Berates Real Madrid's Lackluster Performance

    Unable to contain his disappointment, Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho berated his team for its lackluster performance that resulted in a 1-0 loss to Sevilla

  • USA Battles Spain for 107-100 Win to Capture Olympic Gold Medal

    In a game that featured 16 lead changes and six ties, 30 points from Kevin Durant led a balanced attack that helped Team USA fight off Spain for a 107-100 win to capture the Olympic gold medal

  • Pau Gasol Leads Spain Past Russia, Into Gold Medal Game

    Pau Gasol tallied 16 points and 12 rebounds and European champion Spain recovered from an 11-point halftime deficit to defeat Russia and advance to the final of the Olympic men's basketball final

  • Spain May Need International Bailout

    Despite its economic situation, Spain hopes to reassure investors that they do not need to be bailed out like Greece. Spain's borrowing costs are at an all-time high

  • Barcelona's Lionel Messi Named Top La Liga Player

    Barcelona striker Lionel Messi was named best player in the recently concluded La Liga 2011-02 season, beating Real Madrid duo Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema for the award

  • Congratulations, Europe, on Winning the Nobel Peace Price

    The Nobel Committee recently awarded its prestigious top prize to 500 million people who have, for the last 65 years, made a conscious decision to live together in peace and harmony: the European Union

  • Giroud Goal Helps France Tie Spain in World Cup Qualifying

    Substitute forward Olivier Giroud buried a goal in extra time to carry France to a 1-1 draw over defending champion Spain in a qualifying match for the 2014 World Cup

  • Pedro Rodriguez Delivers Hat Trick as Spain Blanks Belarus

    Pedro Rodriguez scored a hat trick as defending champion Spain stretched its unbeaten World Cup qualification run to 47 games with a 4-0 blanking of Belarus

  • A Blitz Tour of Madrid

    Despite the economic uncertainty, today's Madrid is vibrant. Lively Madrid has enough street-singing, bar-hopping, and people-watching vitality to give any visitor a boost

  • Bankrupt Spanish Airline Halts Flights

    Some 23,000 passengers of Spanair were left stranded across Europe and Africa or rebooking flights when the Barcelona, Spain-based airline abruptly stopped operations due to bankruptcy

  • Spain: ETA Separatists Declare Cease Fire

    Basque separatists declared it is ending its armed struggle for an independent homeland in Spain

  • Spanish PM Welcomes ETA's Declaration to End Guerilla Activity

    Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero hailed the Basque separatists ETA's declaration to end four decades of violence

  • Spanish Court Won't Let Cameraman Couso Killing Die

    The U.S. embassy in Madrid was able to strong-arm the Spanish government into twice closing the Couso case, but a Spanish court has re-opened it

  • Spanish Judge Frees 5 Terror Suspects

    A Spanish judge has ordered the release of five Algerians arrested last week on suspicion of financing al-Qaida-linked terrorist activities in North Africa, saying there is no significant evidence to keep them in jail

  • Innovation and Foreign Ownership: New Evidence from Spain

    Studies have shown that foreign-owned firms are typically more productive. This column presents evidence from Spain that suggests this is mainly due to foreign firms buying the most productive domestic companies

  • Real Madrid Signs 7-Year-Old Prodigy Leonel Coira To Contract

    Real Madrid has signed 7-year-old Leonel Angel Coira. Coira signed to Madrid's youth academy after the club saw him tryout

  • Richest Spanish Woman Giving Inheritance To Children Early To Marry Civil Servant

    Spain's Duchess of Alba, the richest woman in the country with a wealth worth up to $5 billion, will give her children their inheritance early so they will not block her marriage to a civil servant

  • Spaniards Protest Against Euro-Pact and Austerity Measures

    Thousands of Spaniards have come to streets across the country in protest against austerity measures, unemployment and spending cuts

  • What's New in Spain

    While their economies may be undergoing turbulence in 2012, positive changes in France and Spain are also in the air -- making this year a good time to touch down in these essential European destinations

  • Pamplona's Running of the Bulls
  • Eating Tapas in Spain
  • Spain's Granada: Moor Than the Sum of its Parts
  • An Inside and Outside Look at Madrid
  • Spain: Parties and Processions in Andalucia
  • Barcelona Spain: Cutting Edge Catalonia
  • Parador Paradise in Spain
  • Ronda, Spain: Land of Bridges, Bandits and Bullfights
  • Binging on Barnacles in Spain
  • Chavez a Pain for Spain
  • Royal Spanish Academy Ponders Changes to Spanish Language
  • Spain Nudging European Union to Ease Cuba Stand

  • Fans Shocked as Netherlands Thrash Spain 5-1 in Their World Cup Opener

    Spain's fans were shocked and disappointed after the World Cup defending champions were trounced by the Netherlands 5-1 in their opening match in Brazil

  • Spain, Netherlands Meet Again

    Spain and the Netherlands headline today's World Cup action in a rematch of the 2010 World Cup final. Fox Sports soccer analysts Wright and Wynalda preview that match as well as Mexico vs Cameroon and Chile vs Australia

  • Spain Focusing on Strong Opening Match Against Netherlands

    Spain attacker David Silva says it is vital his side get off to a good start against the Netherlands. The defending champions have been handed a tricky opener against their fellow finalists at the last World Cup in South Africa.

  • Will Spain Repeat in 2014?

    Vincente del Bosque's final 23 man World Cup squad will include experienced strikers Fernando Torres and David Villa as he seeks to provide cover for Diego Costa's injured hamstring

  • The Right Rises Again in Europe

    European Parliament elections are expected to bring about a new all-time record turnout in support for right-wing, anti-immigrant, and anti-EU fringe parties. In many European countries, extremist parties have been on the rise

  • Superpower Europe or Disintegration?

    Past debates on the EU's possible emergence as a superpower have usually focused on its influence abroad. However, the EU's ability to project power and influence will also shape its internal future -- by either proving its utility to member states or not

  • Free ATM In Spain Has People Paying It Forward

    Coca-cola put up an ATM in Spain that would give anyone walking by 100 Euros (about $131) absolutely free! What's the catch?

  • Lionel Messi Wins Ballon D'or Title for Fourth Straight Time

    Lionel Messi made history anew when he became the first player to capture FIFA's prestigious Ballon d'Or title for a fourth time. The Barcelona forward beat Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and teammate Andres Iniesta

  • A Right and Proper Death of the Euro

    When the proposal was initially made for a common European currency, it seemed to be a good idea. Although inexpert in economics, it struck me as an effect of a false analogy with the United States that was common in Europe at that time

  • Eurozone Jobless Rate Hits Record 12 Percent

    The latest labor market report continued to show a wide disparity in the jobless rates throughout the eurozone. More than a quarter of the workforce is unemployed in both Spain and Greece, while in Germany only 5.4 percent are out of work

  • Beyond Barcelona

    It's hard to top Barcelona, Spain's most cosmopolitan and fun city. I love the place, and I'm not alone. However, If you want a break from the crowds, several day trips from Barcelona are tempting scene-changers

  • Lionel Messi Extends Barcelona Deal Until 2018

    Lionel Messi agreed to stay with Barcelona until 2018, when he will be 31. Messi's contract has been periodically updated since he made his first-team debut in October 2004

  • Half-Baked Economic Theories Continue to Direct Global Economy

    I am not writing this to pile on two Harvard economists who put the Western world into economic mess. I am concerned about the policy professionals who accept such economic propositions even when they seem self-evidently too good to be true and defy common sense

  • Michael Essien Says La Liga Better than Premier League

    Ghanaian midfielder Michael Essien feels like the play in the Spanish League is far better than the rough-housing nature of the English Premier League

  • Lionel Messi Sets Another Record

    Lionel Messi made history again by becoming the first player to score in 11 consecutive Spanish La Liga matches when he delivered four goals in Barcelona's 5-1 domination over Osasuna

  • Spain: Catalonia and Romantic Nationalism

    Catalonia is a region in northeastern Spain that for decades has had a substantial independence movement seeking to break away from the rest of Spain

  • Spain Announces Deep Austerity, New Taxes

    Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy announced that his government will implement 65 billion euros worth of spending cuts in a major effort to reach budget-deficit goals

  • Spain's 10-year Bond Yields Reach Above 7 Percent

    After going up as high as 7.108 percent, Spain's 10-year government bond yield finished at 7.06 percent. The rise to the 7 percent level is regarded as unsustainable by many economists

  • Spain Tops Italy: Nabs 2nd Straight Euro Championship

    Spain reasserted its lofty place in football hierarchy after hammering out a 4-0 victory over Italy in the finals of 2012 Euro Championship at Kiev Olympic Stadium   [More ...]

  • Spanish Austerity Savage to the Point of Sadism

    The Spanish bailout is yet another witches brew of cutbacks, layoffs, and austerity

  • Spain, Debt and Sovereignty

    The question of who will be allowed to take on debt, and under what conditions, will determine Europe's future

  • The Spanish Bank Bailout: Digging a Deeper Hole

    Oscar Reyes examines the financial crisis in Spain and discusses how a 100 billion Euro bank bailout will prolong austerity and increase Madrid's debt dependency

  • Europe's Optional Catastrophe

    If the eurozone splinters, it will have been an avoidable disaster. The choice lies with Germany, which can save the monetary union if it allows for policies aimed at debt relief and growth, not just slashing deficits

  • European Elites Can't Stop Themselves Crashing Their Own Project

    Throughout the Euro crisis, the Euro elite has suffered from the same inability to imagine failure that led to August 1914. Even days before the outbreak of war, it was thought impossible because the consequences would end the system

  • Why Angela Merkel Won't Bail Out The Profligate Countries of Europe

    With Germany enjoying historic lows in unemployment, why is she resisting calls to open her purse strings to help the eurozone's floundering members? It is worth examining why Germans see things differently

  • Enforcing Budgetary Discipline in the Eurozone

    Europe's new fiscal compact treaty attempts to force regional reform without challenging sovereignty

  • Economic Needs Spur Tensions Between Madrid and the Regions

    A new law will give Madrid more control over the budgets of Spain's autonomous regions

  • Spain: The Threat

    In Spain, two new satellite TV stations recently signed on. They won't be airing 'Judge Judy,' but instead are broadcasting Islamic theology and political propaganda

  • Surviving a Lost Decade

    Even before the financial sector and sovereign debt crisis began to destabilise Europe's banking system, European leaders were voicing fears that the Old World might be slipping towards global irrelevance

  • Coach Del Bosque Signs Contract Extension with Spain

    Coach Vicente del Bosque has signed a contract extension with Spain, sticking with the team until its title defense in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and beyond

  • Culture Still Matters

    You can learn a lot about Europe's current economic crises by just ignoring the sophisticated barrage of news analysis and instead watching, listening, and talking to people

  • European Economies At Risk - Spain

    Spain is at high risk economically and politically due to private debt, unemployment and increasing social tensions

  • Barcelona's Messi Sets European Season Goal Record

    Lionel Messi recorded a hat trick to lead Barcelona to a 4-1 triumph over Malaga and break the record for goals in a European club season

  • Europe After the Crisis: How to Sustain a Common Currency

    Over the past two years, the eurozone members have done a remarkable job managing the short-term symptoms of the crisis, although the costs have been great. Yet the long-term challenge remains

  • Police, Protesters Clash in Spanish General Strike

    Spain's labor strike drew tens of thousands of people who marched through streets in major cities to protest the Spanish government's austerity program

  • Lionel Messi Makes Champions League History

    Lionel Messi keeps topping himself, and that's no mean feat for the world class soccer player. Messi scored five goals to power Barcelona to a 7-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen 7-1

  • Spain: Third Credit Rating Downgrade for Spain in 13 Months

    In a span of just a little over one year, Spain has suffered a third debt rating downgrade from Moody's Investors Service. The rating agency cut Spain's rating by two levels to A1 from Aa2

  • Barcelona: A Visual Feast

    If you're in the mood to surrender to a city's charms, let it be in Barcelona. Life bubbles in its narrow old town alleys, grand boulevards, and elegant modern district. While Barcelona has an illustrious past -- from Roman colony to 14th-century maritime power -- it's enjoyable to throw out the history books and just drift through the city

  • The Pain in Spain

    The Spanish government has been showing the world how to repress an uprising European-style

  • Spain Announces Temporary Tax Cut to Stimulate New House Sales

    Spain announced it would temporarily lower the rate of the value-added tax on purchases of a new house as one method of trying to increase sluggish sales in that sector

  • Spain: Playing at Revolution

    It is never easy to end a revolution. One month after the beginning of the protests which began on May 15 in Madrid and quickly spread to the rest of Spain, most of the camps have been dismantled. Just a few nostalgic souls refuse to abandon their posts in Puerta del Sol in Madrid and Plaza de Cataluna in Barcelona, the two most symbolic squares of these peaceful revolts

  • Spain May Change Tone on Latin America

    The widely expected victory of the center-right People's Party in Spain's next presidential elections is drawing growing attention to statements by party officials that they plan to change this country's foreign policy, and become much more critical of Cuba, Venezuela and other authoritarian regimes. If that happens, it would make a big difference in the Latin America diplomatic arena

  • Troubled Spain Elects New Leadership

    The Spanish people rejected the ruling Socialist government in favor of the center-right Popular Party, electing Mariano Rajoy as the new prime minister and handing the party an absolute majority in parliament. Yet the results of the election highlight the gap between Spain and its southern European brethren

  • Democracy in Revolution: the Mediterranean Moment

    By showing us the possibility of democracy in revolution, the Mediterranean has ignited a revolution in democracy, one that is redefining the meaning of both terms

  • Eastern Mediterranean Olive Oil Producers Seek Markets in Far East

    There's a revolution taking place in the eastern Mediterranean and it's all about oil ... olive oil

  • Youth-Led Protests Rock Spain

    The protest movement that started in the Middle East and north Africa is spreading to other nations as people complain of poor governance and economic hardship under their leaders

  • Pamplona's Running of the Bulls

    Every year, a million revelers pack into Pamplona, Spain, for the raucous Festival of San Fermin. They come to this proud town in the Pyrenees foothills for music, fireworks, and merrymaking. But most of all, they come for the Running of the Bulls, when fearless (or foolish) adventurers -- called mozos -- thrust themselves into the path of six furious bulls

  • 2010 FIFA World Cup: "The Champions" Painting by Paul Junior Kasemwana
  • 2010 FIFA World Cup Champions Spain: Spaniards Adorned with Medals and Trophy
  • Spain's Andres Iniesta Celebrates his World Cup Winning Goal
  • Netherlands Keeper Maarten Stekelenburg Shows his Dejection
  • Arjen Robben of the Netherlands closes down Xavi Hernandez of Spain
  • Spain's Sergio Ramos Missed Header Opportunity
  • Spain's Goalkeeper Iker Casillas saves Netherlands' Arjen Robben shot
  • Spain's Jesus Navas and Netherlands' Giovanni Van Bronckhorst Battle for the Ball
  • Spain Celebrates 1-0 Victory at the Final Whistle
  • Midfielder Alonso Xavi Poses with World Cup Trophy

 

 

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