Fabio Capello’s son has moved to lessen the potential damage caused to the England squad’s moral (6/1 to Not Qualify For Euro 2012) by the World Cup player ratings on the Capello Index website after apologising on behalf of his father.

Spain captain Iker Casillas has admitted that his side have struggled with nerves throughout the World Cup Finals ahead of Sunday’s final (Spain 8/15 to win).

World Cup final referee Howard Webb says he is very proud to have been given the honour of taking charge of the showpiece match.

Germany (5/1 to win European Championships 2012) claimed third place at the World Cup after winning an enthralling play-off 3-2 against Uruguay in Port Elizabeth.

Midfielder Wesley Sneijder has overcome a calf problem in time to make Holland’s team to face Spain in Sunday’s World Cup final (Netherlands 6/4 outright).

Andres Iniesta admits Spain (8/15 outright) will have no cause for celebration unless they come back from South Africa with the World Cup.

Midfielder Xavi is confident that his team-mates can find their shooting boots and score the goals that will propel Spain to their first ever World Cup title (Spain 21/20 to win World Cup final).

Millions of people across Europe saw the World Cup’s great oracle, Paul the octopus, pick Spain (8/15 outright) as being the winners of Sunday’s final.

Germany’s Thomas Muller, who started the World Cup as a virtual unknown on the international scene, could end the tournament with a major honour.

Arjen Robben says he and his Holland team-mates are determined not to let their opponents Spain control Sunday’s World Cup final (Holland 11/4 to win – 90 minutes).