Sports · July 11, 2010

2010 FIFA World Cup Final

Name: 2010 FIFA World Cup Final
Start: 2010-07-11
Location: FNB Stadium, South Africa

16 years ago · FNB Stadium, South Africa

16th anniversary

The final match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the 19th edition of FIFA's competition for national football teams, was played at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 11 July 2010.

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The 17th anniversary falls on July 11, 2027.

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b. 1978

Carles Puyol

Carles Puyol Saforcada (Catalan:, Spanish:; born 13 April 1978) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played his entire career for Barcelona.

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b. 1980

Xavi Hernández

Xavier Hernández Creus (born 25 January 1980), commonly known as Xavi Hernández (Spanish:) or simply Xavi, is a Spanish professional football manager and former player who played as a midfielder. He is currently the head coach of the Netherlands national team.

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b. 1981

Iker Casillas

Iker Casillas Fernández (Spanish pronunciation:; born 20 May 1981) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper and currently works as a football commentator. Dubbed "San Iker" ("Saint Iker"), he is considered to be one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time.

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b. 1981

Xabi Alonso

Xabier Alonso Olano (Basque:, Spanish:; born 25 November 1981) is a Spanish professional football manager and former player who is the manager of Premier League club Chelsea. Widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of his generation, he was known for his passing range and long-distance shooting.

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b. 1981

David Villa

David Villa Sánchez (Spanish pronunciation:; born 3 December 1981) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a striker. Regarded as one of the best strikers of his generation, he is the all-time top goalscorer of the Spain national team.

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b. 1983

Robin van Persie

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b. 1984

Arjen Robben

Arjen Robben (Dutch pronunciation:; born 23 January 1984) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a winger. Known for his dribbling skills, speed, and long-range shots, he is regarded as one of the best players of his generation and one of the greatest wingers of all time.

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b. 1984

Fernando Torres

Fernando José Torres Sanz (Spanish pronunciation:; born 20 March 1984) is a Spanish football manager and former player who played as a striker. He is the current manager of Atlético Madrid B.

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b. 1984

Andrés Iniesta

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b. 1984

Wesley Sneijder

Wesley Sneijder (Dutch pronunciation:; born 9 June 1984) is a Dutch former professional footballer. A product of the Ajax Youth Academy, Sneijder started his professional career playing for Ajax, with whom he won four trophies and was awarded the Johan Cruyff Trophy in 2004.

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Gerard Piqué

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Cesc Fàbregas

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b. 1988

Sergio Busquets

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John Quincy Adams

John Quincy Adams (July 11, 1767 – February 23, 1848) was the sixth president of the United States, serving from 1825 to 1829. He previously served as the eighth United States secretary of state from 1817 to 1825; minister to Great Britain, Prussia, and Russia; and senator for Massachusetts.

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