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FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter and South Africa President Jacob Zuma have highlighted the positive impact of the FIFA World Cup in a warm exchange of letters to one another.

Presidential letters stress legacy (Jul 26, 2010) (FIFA.com News)

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter and South Africa President Jacob Zuma have highlighted the positive impact of the FIFA World Cup in a warm exchange of letters to one another. . . . more . . .

Amid the feverish post-match celebrations of Spain's 1-0 win over the Netherlands, world famous operatic tenor Placido Domingo made time for an exclusive chat with <strong>FIFA.com</strong>.

Domingo: Proud to be Spanish (Jul 19, 2010) (FIFA.com News)

Amid the feverish post-match celebrations of Spain's 1-0 win over the Netherlands, world famous operatic tenor Placido Domingo made time for an exclusive chat with FIFA.com. . . . more . . .

What better way to relive the 2010 FIFA World Cup thank to take a few moments flicking through our hundreds of exclusive photos and videos from the month-long tournament?

The FIFA World Cup in pictures and videos (Jul 14, 2010) (FIFA.com News)

What better way to relive the 2010 FIFA World Cup thank to take a few moments flicking through our hundreds of exclusive photos and videos from the month-long tournament? . . . more . . .

During the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, some of the tournament's biggest names spoke to <strong>FIFA.com</strong>. Here, we look back at a selection of what they had to say.

South Africa 2010: The Interviews (Jul 14, 2010) (FIFA.com News)

During the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, some of the tournament's biggest names spoke to FIFA.com. Here, we look back at a selection of what they had to say. . . . more . . .

Andres Iniesta spoke at a press conference on Tuesday where he talked about how it felt to score the goal that made him a national hero.

Iniesta: I never lost faith (Jul 13, 2010) (FIFA.com News)

Andres Iniesta spoke at a press conference on Tuesday where he talked about how it felt to score the goal that made him a national hero. . . . more . . .

Disappointment turned to celebration in Amsterdam on Tuesday as some 500,000 Dutch fans turned out to honour the FIFA World Cup runners-up.

Defeated Dutch honoured at home (Jul 13, 2010) (FIFA.com News)

Disappointment turned to celebration in Amsterdam on Tuesday as some 500,000 Dutch fans turned out to honour the FIFA World Cup runners-up. . . . more . . .

Netherlands forward Arjen Robben has admitted he is being haunted by thoughts of his 2010 FIFA World Cup Final&trade; miss.

Missed chance haunts Robben (Jul 13, 2010) (FIFA.com News)

Netherlands forward Arjen Robben has admitted he is being haunted by thoughts of his 2010 FIFA World Cup Final™ miss. . . . more . . .

Multimedia platforms proved central to fans' enjoyment of the 2010 FIFA World Cup&trade; as FIFA - through its web and Twitter feeds - successfully delivered a range of complementary digital experiences to football enthusiasts around the world.

FIFA.com attracts over a quarter of a billion visits as the world engages online with the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ (Jul 13, 2010) (FIFA.com News)

Multimedia platforms proved central to fans' enjoyment of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ as FIFA - through its web and Twitter feeds - successfully delivered a range of complementary digital experiences to football enthusiasts around the world. . . . more . . .

As the curtain came down on the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, anticipation levels were already beginning to build for Brazil 2014.

South Africa festival paves way for Brazil 'festa' (Jul 13, 2010) (FIFA.com News)

As the curtain came down on the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, anticipation levels were already beginning to build for Brazil 2014. . . . more . . .

<strong>FIFA.com</strong> takes a look through the statistics that matter, including records broken and top performers, in our look back at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa. 

South Africa 2010 in numbers (Jul 13, 2010) (FIFA.com News)

FIFA.com takes a look through the statistics that matter, including records broken and top performers, in our look back at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.  . . . more . . .

The captain and coach of the Dutch team were knighted in the presence of the Prime Minister Tuesday, who called the team an "inspiration."

Defeated Dutch honoured back home (Jul 13, 2010) (FIFA.com News)

The captain and coach of the Dutch team were knighted in the presence of the Prime Minister Tuesday, who called the team an "inspiration." . . . more . . .

South Africa 2010 was bursting with unprecedented events in a whole range of areas, from team results to player landmarks. <strong>FIFA.com</strong> now takes you through a full list of firsts.

A tournament of firsts (Jul 13, 2010) (FIFA.com News)

South Africa 2010 was bursting with unprecedented events in a whole range of areas, from team results to player landmarks. FIFA.com now takes you through a full list of firsts. . . . more . . .

Spain's FIFA World Cup winners enjoyed a heroes' reception as jubilant supporters took to the streets of Madrid to welcome home the team.

Spain greets World Cup heroes (Jul 13, 2010) (FIFA.com News)

Spain's FIFA World Cup winners enjoyed a heroes' reception as jubilant supporters took to the streets of Madrid to welcome home the team. . . . more . . .

Bryan Adams has told <strong>FIFA.com</strong> that his experience in Soccer City for the Final between Spain and the Netherlands was a more enjoyable experience than the Italy-France encounter four years ago.

Adams: Better than 2006! (Jul 12, 2010) (FIFA.com News)

Bryan Adams has told FIFA.com that his experience in Soccer City for the Final between Spain and the Netherlands was a more enjoyable experience than the Italy-France encounter four years ago. . . . more . . .

The 19th FIFA World Cup ended with a first triumph for Spain but the host nation had equal reason to celebrate. <strong>FIFA.com</strong> reviews South Africa 2010.

Pride for Africa as Spain strike gold (Jul 12, 2010) (FIFA.com News)

The 19th FIFA World Cup ended with a first triumph for Spain but the host nation had equal reason to celebrate. FIFA.com reviews South Africa 2010. . . . more . . .

<strong>FIFA.com</strong> had special behind-the-scenes access in the Spain dressing room after their 1-0 win over the Netherlands which secured their first-ever FIFA World Cup&trade;. Find out what happened.

Fun and frolics in the dressing room (Jul 12, 2010) (FIFA.com News)

FIFA.com had special behind-the-scenes access in the Spain dressing room after their 1-0 win over the Netherlands which secured their first-ever FIFA World Cup™. Find out what happened. . . . more . . .

Spain earned respect and praise from the global media on Monday after winning their first FIFA World Cup&trade; with a victory over the Netherlands in South Africa.

Global praise for Spanish champions (Jul 12, 2010) (FIFA.com News)

Spain earned respect and praise from the global media on Monday after winning their first FIFA World Cup™ with a victory over the Netherlands in South Africa. . . . more . . .

Germany's Thomas Muller admits he never believed he would win the adidas Golden Boot before the 2010 FIFA World Cup&trade; began.

Muller: Award win is incredible (Jul 12, 2010) (FIFA.com News)

Germany's Thomas Muller admits he never believed he would win the adidas Golden Boot before the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ began. . . . more . . .

South Africa 2010 has seen Uruguay striker Diego Forlan prove doubters in England wrong after his disappointing stint at Manchester United several years ago.

Forlan proves his class on greatest stage (Jul 12, 2010) (FIFA.com News)

South Africa 2010 has seen Uruguay striker Diego Forlan prove doubters in England wrong after his disappointing stint at Manchester United several years ago. . . . more . . .

After quieting all of the naysayers, South Africa is ready to take the 2010 FIFA World Cup&trade; as a boost to even greater achievement in the future.

South Africa wins hearts (Jul 12, 2010) (FIFA.com News)

After quieting all of the naysayers, South Africa is ready to take the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ as a boost to even greater achievement in the future. . . . more . . .

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