Tabarez admits odds are long
Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez acknowledged that his team's hopes of defeating the Netherlands are "modest", though the task is not impossible.
View ArticleDutch not worried about 'beautiful' football
Dutch skipper Giovanni van Bronckhorst is more concerned with winning the FIFA World Cup™ than with the style in which the achieve that goal.
View ArticleVan Marwijk keeps focus on Uruguay
Dutch coach Bert van Marwijk refused to discuss a likely Final against either Germany or Spain, insisting that his side could only focus on their semi-final against Uruguay.
View ArticleUruguay versus Europe in last four
La Celeste are the sole surviving South American representatives and will aim to prevent an all-European final by beating the Netherlands, while Spain and Germany reprise their EURO 2008 final.
View ArticleTabarez: The pressure is on the Dutch
Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez believes the pressure is all on the Netherlands when they play their FIFA World Cup semi-final at the Green Point Stadium tonight.
View ArticleForlan: We're ready for the challenge
Uruguay hit-man Diego Forlan speaks exclusively to FIFA ahead of of the semi-final meeting with the Netherlands in Cape Town.
View ArticleForlan rules out English return
Uruguay striker Diego Forlan has ruled out ever returning to the Premier League although he insists he has fond memories of his time with Manchester United.
View ArticleDutch coach plays down favourites tag
Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk is keen to play down the fact his side are favourites to win their FIFA World Cup semi-final against Uruguay.
View ArticleOranje edge five-goal thriller
The Netherlands are through to the Final of South Africa 2010 after seeing off Uruguay 3-2 in an incident-packed semi-final at Cape Town’s Green Point Stadium.
View ArticleRecords mount for Final-bound Dutch
As well as claiming a place in the Final, the Netherlands also laid claim to a clutch of new records on Tuesday, having extended their mammoth unbeaten and winning sequences.
View ArticleUruguay belong with elite, says proud coach
Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez praised his players saying their narrow FIFA World Cup™ semi-final defeat to the Netherlands proved they could can mix it with football's powerhouses.
View ArticleForlan played semi-final with injury
Uruguay talisman Diego Forlan played the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ semi-final against the Netherlands with an injury that forced coach Oscar Tabarez to substitute him before the end.
View ArticleEURO finalists resume rivalry in Durban
In a repeat of the UEFA EURO 2008 final, Spain and Germany will lock horns on Wednesday night for the right to join the Netherlands in the Final of South Africa 2010.
View ArticleKuyt targets historic triumph
Dirk Kuyt is crossing his fingers it will be third time lucky for the Netherlands in Sunday's FIFA World Cup final, with the Dutch having fallen at the last hurdle twice before.
View ArticleCeleste hopes end with pride intact
South American outfit Uruguay came up just short of a spot at South Africa 2010's Final, but FIFA.com found out they will head into the third-place play-off with heads held high.
View ArticleVan Persie out to emulate Maradona
Dutch striker Robin van Persie has admitted he is desperate to win the FIFA World Cup on Sunday to follow in the footsteps of his hero Maradona.
View ArticleVan Marwijk: We're not there yet
Dutch coach Bert van Marwijk has praised his side for reaching their first FIFA World Cup final in 32 years, but said their achievement counts for nothing yet.
View ArticleDutch press hails Oranje
Dutch newspapers hailed their footballers achievement in reaching the country's third FIFA World Cup final after a 3-2 victory over two-time winners Uruguay.
View ArticleCape Town takes a bow
After enjoying the party of a lifetime, residents of Cape Town have mixed emotions after hosting their last World Cup match on Tuesday night.
View Article'Best year' turns sour for Forlan
Uruguay striker Diego Forlan left Cape Town devastated last night but at least able to look back on the best year of his career.
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