SOUTH AFRICA (LALATE) – EN VIVO. No te pierdas Holanda vs Espana hoy. Holanda vs Espana, Final del Mundial Sudafrica 2010, en vivo kicks off at 11:30 am PST 2:30 pm EST.

Spain is driven today by David Villa who has delivered 5 goals and 1 assist in this World Cup. Holanda is driven by Giovanni Van Bronckhorst who scored that 19 minute early goal against Uruguay. Van Bronckhorst is the 35 year old defender from Rotterdam. Giovanni plays professionally for Feyenoord Rotterdam. He is already a member of the 100 international cap club. He’s previously played for the Rangers (Scotland) and Arsenal.

UPDATE: CURRENT SCORE IS 0-1 AT 117′

SPAIN SCORES !!!

He says the following about this World Cup team. “I like the feeling around this Dutch squad because the level of expectation is not where it was in the previous years and the spirit is also very good this time. Maybe this can work in our favour.”

And you have to also watch Wesley, the 26 year old midfielder from Utrecht. After being forced out of Real Madrid after two seasons, this former member of the Team of Tournament at Euro 2008 is back with a force. He told press in 2008 “Leaving Madrid is not a defeat. They have treated me very bad, but I prefer not to speak, really. Inter are one of the biggest clubs in the world, for four years they have been Italian champions, and I am proud to wear the Nerazzurra jersey. This is a World Cup year and I want to go there as a protagonist.” Wesley currently plays professionally with Internazionale.

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SOUTH AFRICA (LALATE) – What time is the World Cup Final 2010? Start time on the FIFA World Cup Final of Netherlands vs Spain is 2:30 PM EST 11:30 AM PST. The broadcast is on ABC.

FIFA is suggesting this will be the most watched event in TV history. LALATE doesn’t think that will be the case.

In later rounds, this World Cup has slowed in net readership, considerably, as many of the countries with the largest tv demographics and national populations have been eliminated.

But irregardless of the success of the final in viewership stateside, insiders are expecting it to be a record for the two competing countries. 90% of all tv audiences in Holland are expected to tune in and Spain is expected to draw its largest viewership ever for a sporting event.

The World Cup final in 2006 drew 320 million viewers, second in history only to the Beijing Olympic Games opening ceremony. That ceremony remains the most watched event in TV history with 593 million viewers.

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SOUTH AFRICA (LALATE) – Controversy is surrounding the choice of Howard Webb to referee the 2010 World Cup Final. Howard Webb’s pick as World Cup Final referee is not resting well with Spanish players, says reports Saturday.

Howard Webb (England) will serve as the referee for Netherlands vs. Spain just two years after his controversial work on Austria vs Poland at the European Championship. Howard Webb’s Euro final ruling was captured in a documentary “Kill the Referee”; in real life, Webb was also the recipient of death threats. Poland’s Donald Tusk said he wanted Webb’s head after the game.

But now at age 38, Webb has the biggest honor of his profession. The question is whether he deserves it?

80,000 spectators Sunday may see a Webb different Sunday than previous World Cup games this summer. So far, Webb hasn’t given out one penalty or red card in South Africa.

Webb has his supporters though. Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore, issued the following statement in favor of Webb: “We see the hard work and professionalism of Howard Webb, Darren Cann and Mike Mullarkey week in week out when they are officiating in the Premier League. So, it is great to see their fantastic season, where they have already represented English refereeing in the Uefa Champions League final, topped off with the ultimate appointment – the Fifa World Cup final”.

Premier League referees chief Mike Riley issued the following statement additionally: “This is a tremendous achievement for Howard, Mike and Darren to officiate the Fifa World Cup final, made all the more remarkable given that no other officiating team has been given it off the back of the Uefa Champions League final in the same season. It’s not only recognition for their excellent tournament in South Africa so far but also the progress they have made internationally over the last four years.

“As a team they’ve worked incredibly hard to get to this stage, starting back at the Fifa Under-20 World Cup in 2007, then Euro 2008 and last year the 2009 Confederations Cup. It’s just rewards for all their efforts.”

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SOUTH AFRICA (LALATE) – SCORE. Current score on the Uruguay vs Germany game is still 0-0. Uruguay vs Germany remains scoreless at 15 minutes.

Germany is set to fly out while the World Cup Finals match airs. Uruguay is awaiting a national parade upon their return for an incredible showing this World Cup. Both teams are competing for third place today.

Uruguay vs Germany numbers so far are the following. Shots are 2 vs 3, fouls are 1 vs 3, corners are 0 vs 2, and offsides are 0 vs 1.Time of possession is 44% vs 56%. Germany already has two yellow cards from Dennis Aogo and Cacau.

Captain Philipp Lahm says of today’s game “Right now, I really don’t feel like playing for third place. The disappointment is very big. We had a lot as our goal and we didn’t succeed.”

UPDATE: CURRENT SCORE IS NOW 2-2 AT 58′ SECOND HALF.

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SOUTH AFRICA (LALATE) – EN VIVO. No te peirdas Uruguay vs Germany en vivo hoy. Uruguay vs Germany en vivo features Diego Forlán, the 31 year old Forward who plays professionally with Atletico Madrid. Expect Forlan and Diego Perez to press hard in the first half. Uruguay previously fell to the Netherlands 1-3.

Germany’s man has been Miroslav Klose with 4 goals along with Thomas Muller’s 3 assists. Germany fell to Spain 0-1.

Uruguay’s Suarez says of today’s match: “Now what’s left is to play to the death for third place. Because we know we’ve had a great World Cup, we don’t want to just make do with being among the top four.” Coach Oscar Tabarez adds “We did what we could, we accept the defeat. We’re sad because even though nobody gave us a chance, we were close.”

UPDATE: CURRENT SCORE IS NOW 2-2 AT 58′ SECOND HALF

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