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![Heartbreak as Spain's match-winning goalscorer told after final dad had died](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Heartbreak as Spain's match-winning goalscorer told after final dad had died
The Royal Spanish Football Federation announced the news on social media.
!['I did not enjoy that': Football chief criticised after giving World Cup winner kiss on the lips](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'I did not enjoy that': Football chief criticised after giving World Cup winner kiss on the lips
Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales has been slated by viewers.
![Lionesses not good enough for Spanish giants, says coach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Lionesses not good enough for Spanish giants, says coach
It's back-to-back World Cup silver medals for the astute Lionesses coach.
![Crowds build in Sydney: All you need to know for England v Spain World Cup final](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Crowds build in Sydney: All you need to know for England v Spain World Cup final
All the details about match favourites and players to watch.
![World Cup diary: What was really to blame for Eden Park fire alarm drama](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
World Cup diary: What was really to blame for Eden Park fire alarm drama
And in 20 years of covering sport, it’s hard to remember a sadder scene than last Friday.
![All you need to know for Spain-Sweden at Eden Park](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
All you need to know for Spain-Sweden at Eden Park
All the details for tonight's semifinal between Spain and Sweden.
!['Phenomenal': Record attendance figures revealed for Women's World Cup](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Phenomenal': Record attendance figures revealed for Women's World Cup
Of major sporting events here, only the 2011 Rugby World Cup had bigger average crowds.
![ESPN journalist behind report of Spain’s boredom in Palmerston North speaks out about ‘international incident’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
ESPN journalist behind report of Spain’s boredom in Palmerston North speaks out about ‘international incident’
ESPN reporter Samuel Marsden says he may have caused an international incident.
![Dannevirke football players watch Spanish team train](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Dannevirke football players watch Spanish team train
It was the opportunity of a lifetime for the Dannevirke High girls' football team.
![Russian betting firm wants octopus Paul](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Russian betting firm wants octopus Paul
A Russian betting firm wants to buy psychic World Cup octopus Paul as a bookmaker and pay him a salary of $NZ7000 a month, according to local media.
![Spain return home, trophy in hand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Spain return home, trophy in hand
Photos from the World Cup celebrations in Madrid as the Spanish team returned home.
![World heaps praise on our Unbeatables](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
World heaps praise on our Unbeatables
While Spain won the Fifa World Cup, the All Whites won the hearts of the world.
![Soccer: Nelsen named in World Cup's 'Best 11'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Soccer: Nelsen named in World Cup's 'Best 11'
All Whites skipper Ryan Nelsen has been named in a sports channel's "World Cup Best 11".
![Iniesta's goal sparks wild celebrations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Iniesta's goal sparks wild celebrations
A goal in extra time from Spain's Andres Iniesta sparked wild celebrations as Spain won the 2010 World Cup.
![Fans: Spanish ecstasy, Dutch despair](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Fans: Spanish ecstasy, Dutch despair
Dutch and Spanish fans were on a rollercoaster of emotion during this morning's final.
![Soccer: And the octopus picks ... Spain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Soccer: And the octopus picks ... Spain
The Netherlands can kiss their chances of World Cup victory goodbye - maybe.