Spain’s victorious World Cup squad return to Madrid amid scenes of joyous celebration in the capital city.

Dutch football legend Johan Cruyff launches a scathing attack on Netherlands’ display in the World Cup final, deriding it as “anti-football”.

Fifa president Sepp Blatter believes English referee Howard Webb had a “very hard task” in controlling Spain’s World Cup final win over Netherlands.

Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk criticises referee Howard Webb after his side suffer a 1-0 defeat by Spain in the World Cup final.

Paul the octopus celebrates a 100% record, seeing off competition from a parakeet

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque tips his side to dominate world football for the foreseeable future after leading them to their first World Cup triumph with a 1-0 win over the Netherlands.

Uruguay striker Diego Forlan is named the winner of the Golden Ball as the best player of the World Cup.