The nominees have been announced for the World Cup Golden Ball award and there are few surprises on the shortlist.
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Lack of plan B costs Portugal
Along with England v Germany, Portugal v Spain represented another titanic battle of rival nations. The so-called Iberian derby was [...]
Spain and Paraguay makes up the final eight
The final last sixteen day managed just one goal in open play. We had to wait for over 180 minutes [...]
Spain beat Chile as both progress
Spain beat Chile 2-1 tonight in the final group stage game of the 2010 World Cup. Both sides progress to the next stage, as Kevin takes a look at the teams, the tactics, the big talking points and the mouth-watering final sixteen ties that have been set.
Talking Points: Spain 2-0 Honduras
After watching their noisy neighbours recover from a disappointing start by annihilating North Korea earlier in the day, Spain hoped for a similar performance against Honduras. An exceptional display of attacking team football followed, but with a crucial ingredient missing that may cost Spain in the latter stages. Goals.
Viva España?
Pre-tournament favourites Spain need to get back on track against Honduras today, and Liam Stoker looks at the tactics of Vincent Del Bosque’s side.
Valencia left light by Birmingham and Villa
Birmingham City and Tottenham Hotspur fans must be rubbing their hands together with glee at the tantalising prospect of witnessing [...]
Photo Special: France 0 – 2 Spain
France welcomed Spain to Paris on Wednesday night in a glamour friendly ahead of this summers impending World Cup. Spain’s [...]
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Hold The Back Page: Episode 5
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Hold the Back Page: Episode 4
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Real Madrid sign Mesut Ozil
Real Madrid have this afternoon secured the signing of Werder Bremen playmaker Mesut Ozil for a undisclosed fee .
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Fantasy Football 2010/11
After the quick fix that was World Cup Fantasy Football, the real deal is back and BackPageFootball invites you to join our league.
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Hold the Back Page: Episode 3
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In episode three of the Hold the Back Page podcast, your host Ciarán O' Raghallaigh is joined as usual by the ...
Paddy Power: World cup betting
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