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Friday, August 20, 2010

Schweinsteiger celebrates after the soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and VfL Wolfsburg in Munich

Schweinsteiger celebrates after the soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and VfL Wolfsburg in Munich

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Sarah Brandner, Bastian Schweinsteiger's girlfriend , holds his bronze medal

Sarah Brandner, girlfriend of Germany's midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, holds his bronze medal after Germany won the 2010 World Cup third place football match Uruguay vs. Germany on July 10, 2010 at Nelson Mandela Bay stadium in Port Elizabeth.

Sarah Brandner, Bastian Schweinsteiger's girlfriend, holds his bronze medal
Sarah Brandner, girlfriend of Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger, holds up a bronze medal following the World Cup third-place soccer match between Germany and Uruguay at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Saturday, July 10, 2010. Germany defeated Uruguay 3-2.

Sarah Brandner, girlfriend of Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger, holds up a bronze medal following the World Cup third-place soccer match between Germany and Uruguay at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Saturday, July 10, 2010. Germany defeated Uruguay 3-2.

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Sarah Brandner, Freundin von Bastian Schweinsteiger lächelt

Sarah Brandner, girlfriend of Germany's midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, smiles after Germany won the 2010 World Cup third place football match Uruguay vs. Germany on July 10, 2010 at Nelson Mandela Bay stadium in Port Elizabeth.

Sarah Brandner, girlfriend of Bastian Schweinsteiger, smiles
PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 10: Joachim Loew head coach of Germany (L) and assistant Hans Dieter Flick (R) congratulate Bastian Schweinsteiger following the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Third Place Play-off match between Uruguay and Germany at The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on July 10, 2010 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 10: Joachim Loew head coach of Germany (L) and assistant Hans Dieter Flick (R) congratulate Bastian Schweinsteiger following the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Third Place Play-off match between Uruguay and Germany at The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on July 10, 2010 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Joachim Loew and assistant Hans Dieter Flick congratulate Bastian Schweinsteiger

Die besten Fotos des Spiels Germany and Uruguay 3-2

A soccer fan smiles under a shower installed to keep fans cool before a screening of the 2010 World Cup third-place play-off soccer match between Germany and Uruguay at the 'Fan mile' public viewing area in Berlin July 10, 2010.

A soccer fan smiles under a shower
Uruguay fans cheer at the start of the World Cup third-place soccer match between Germany and Uruguay at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Saturday, July 10, 2010.

Uruguay fans cheer at the start of the World Cup third-place soccer match between Germany and Uruguay at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Saturday, July 10, 2010.

Uruguay fans cheer
A soccer fan waves a German, left, and Uguguayan flag prior to the World Cup third-place soccer match between Germany and Uruguay at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Saturday, July 10, 2010.

A soccer fan waves a German, left, and Uguguayan flag

Uruguay's Diego Forlan, right, competes for the ball with Germany's Sami Khedira, left, and Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger, center back, during the World Cup third-place soccer match between Germany and Uruguay at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Saturday, July 10, 2010.

Diego Forlan,competes for the ball with Sami Khedira and Bastian Schweinsteiger

Uruguay's Edison Cavani, back, scores his side's first goal as Germany's Per Mertesacker, front, fails to stop him during the World Cup third-place soccer match between Germany and Uruguay at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Saturday, July 10, 2010.

Edison Cavani scores his side's first goal

Uruguay's Luis Suarez, bottom right, fails to score past Germany goalkeeper Joerg Butt, right, during the World Cup third-place soccer match between Germany and Uruguay at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Saturday, July 10, 2010.

Luis Suarez fails to score

Uruguay's Jorge Fucile, front, kicks the ball as Germany's Cacau, back, runs beside him, during the World Cup third-place soccer match between Germany and Uruguay at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Saturday, July 10, 2010.

Jorge Fucile kicks the ball

Germany's Marcell Jansen, top, jumps over Uruguay's Maximiliano Pereira, bottom, as they compete for the ball during the World Cup third-place soccer match between Germany and Uruguay at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Saturday, July 10, 2010.

Marcell Jansen jumps over Maximiliano Pereira

Germany's midfielder Thomas Mueller (R) greets Germany's midfielder Sami Khedira at half-time during the 2010 World Cup third place football match Uruguay vs. Germany on July 10, 2010 at Nelson Mandela Bay stadium in Port Elizabeth.

Thomas Mueller greets Germany's midfielder Sami Khedira

Germany's Thomas Mueller, center, scores his side's opening goal past Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera, right, during the World Cup third-place soccer match between Germany and Uruguay at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Saturday, July 10, 2010.

Thomas Mueller, scores his side's opening goal

Uruguay's Diego Forlan, left, scores a goal past Germany goalkeeper Joerg Butt, second from right in back, during the World Cup third-place soccer match between Germany and Uruguay at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Saturday, July 10, 2010.

Diego Forlan scores a goal past Germany goalkeeper Joerg Butt

Uruguay's Diego Forlan (R) celebrates scoring a goal during their 2010 World Cup third place playoff soccer match against Germany in Port Elizabeth July 10, 2010.

Diego Forlan celebrates scoring a goal

Edinson Cavani celebrates

Germany's Thomas Mueller (C) fights for the ball with Uruguay's Edinson Cavani and teammate Egidio Arevalo Rios (R) during their 2010 World Cup third place playoff soccer match in Port Elizabeth July 10, 2010.

Mueller fights for the ball with Edinson Cavani

PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 10: Thomas Mueller of Germany scores the opening goal past Fernando Muslera of Uruguay during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Third Place Play-off match between Uruguay and Germany at The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on July 10, 2010 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Mueller scores

Marcell Jansen jumps over Maximiliano Pereira

Hans-Joerg Butt stands in his goal

Uruguay's Martin Caceres, right, heads the ball past Germany's Thomas Mueller, left, during the World Cup third-place soccer match between Germany and Uruguay at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Saturday, July 10, 2010.

Martin Caceres heads the ball

Germany's midfielder Sami Khedira (R) heads the ball ahead of Uruguay's defender Diego Godin during the 2010 World Cup third place football match Uruguay vs. Germany on July 10, 2010 at Nelson Mandela Bay stadium in Port Elizabeth.

Sami Khedira heads the ball

Fernando Muslera of Uruguay shows his dejection

Diego Forlan dribbles the ball

Luis Suarez reacts after missing a scoring chance

Sarah Brandner, girlfriend of Bastian Schweinsteiger

Arne Friedrich reacts

A soccer fan reacts under a shower

Soccer fans

PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 10: Wives and girlfriends of the Germany team attend the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Third Place Play-off match between Uruguay and Germany at The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on July 10, 2010 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Wives and girlfriends of the Germany team attend the2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Third Place Play-off match between Uruguay and Germany

Soccer fans react during a screening of the 2010 World Cup third-place play-off soccer match between Germany and Uruguay at the 'Fan mile' public viewing area in Berlin, July 10, 2010.

German soccer fans react

Fans of the German national football team enjoy a shower

Fans of the German national football team cheer

Young football fans hold up a banner thanking FIFA

Sarah Brandner and Daniela Loew, wife of Joachim Loew

Sarah Brandner, right, girlfriend of Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger, and Daniela Loew, wife of Germany head coach Joachim Loew, attend the World Cup third-place soccer match between Germany and Uruguay at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Saturday, July 10, 2010.

Sarah Brandner Bastian Schweinsteiger's girlfriend , and Daniela Loew, wife of Joachim Loew

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Silvia Meichel, girlfriend of Mario Gomez and Bastian Schweinsteiger's girlfriend Sarah Brandner

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 07: Silvia Meichel, girlfriend of Mario Gomez of Germany, and Bastian Schweinsteiger's girlfriend Sarah Brandner attend the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Germany and Spain at Durban Stadium on July 7, 2010 in Durban, South Africa.

Silvia Meichel, girlfriend of Mario Gomez and Bastian Schweinsteiger's girlfriend Sarah Brandner attends the Semi Final match between Germany and Spain
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 07: Bastian Schweinsteiger's girlfriend Sarah Brandner attends the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Germany and Spain at Durban Stadium on July 7, 2010 in Durban, South Africa.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 07: Bastian Schweinsteiger's girlfriend Sarah Brandner attends the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Germany and Spain at Durban Stadium on July 7, 2010 in Durban, South Africa.

Bastian Schweinsteiger's girlfriend Sarah Brandner
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 07: Bastian Schweinsteiger's girlfriend Sarah Brandner attends the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Germany and Spain at Durban Stadium on July 7, 2010 in Durban, South Africa.

World Cup Soccer - South Africa Best Pictures of Germany 0:1 Spain

Spain's Carles Puyol, right, celebrates with teammates Spain's Gerard Pique, top, and Joan Capdevila during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0.

Carles Puyol, celebrates with Gerard Pique and Joan Capdevila

German fans react while watching the 2010 World Cup semi-final soccer match between Germany and Spain in Munich July 7, 2010.

German fans react
Fans react after Spain scored during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Spain and Germany on a large screen outside the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, on Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Millions of people worldwide are following the World Cup soccer tournament which is been held in South Africa, and broadcast to a diverse community of football fans. Spain won 1-0.

Fans react after Spain scored during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Spain and Germany on a large screen outside the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, on Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Millions of people worldwide are following the World Cup soccer tournament which is been held in South Africa, and broadcast to a diverse community of football fans. Spain won 1-0.

Spain fans react
Spain's Fernando Torres, left, enters the pitch next to coach Vicente Del Bosque during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday July 7, 2010.

Spain's Fernando Torres, left, enters the pitch next to coach Vicente Del Bosque during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday July 7, 2010.

Fernando Torres
Spain's Carles Puyol, third right, is celebrated by his teammates after scoring the opening goal as Germany's Miroslav Klose, left, looks on during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Spain defeated Germany 1-0.

Spain's Carles Puyol, third right, is celebrated by his teammates after scoring the opening goal as Germany's Miroslav Klose, left, looks on during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Spain defeated Germany 1-0.

Carles Puyol is celebrated by his teammates
Spain's Carles Puyol, center, celebrates after scoring a goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0.

Spain's Carles Puyol, center, celebrates after scoring a goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0.

Spain's players celebrate their 1-0 win after the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, July 7, 2010.

Spain head coach Vicente Del Bosque leaves the pitch after winning the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Spain defeated Germany 1-0.

Vicente Del Bosque leaves the pitch DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 07: TV Presenter Sara Carbonero, girlfriend of Iker Casillas of Spain, interviews Vicente del Bosque head coach of Spain after victory in the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Germany and Spain at Durban Stadium on July 7, 2010 in Durban, South Africa.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 07: TV Presenter Sara Carbonero, girlfriend of Iker Casillas of Spain, interviews Vicente del Bosque head coach of Spain after victory in the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Germany and Spain at Durban Stadium on July 7, 2010 in Durban, South Africa.

Del Bosque interviewed by Sara Carbonero, girlfriend of Iker Casillas
Spain's striker Pedro eyes the ball during their 2010 World Cup semifinal football match against Germany at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010.

Pedro

Spain's defender Carles Puyol gets blocked by Germany's striker Miroslav Klose during the 2010 World Cup semi-final football match between Germany and Spain on July 7, 2010 at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.

Carles Puyol gets blocked by Klose
Spain's Sergio Ramos, left, heads the ball past Germany's Lukas Podolski during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0.

Spain's Sergio Ramos, left, heads the ball past Germany's Lukas Podolski during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0.

Sergio Ramos, heads the ball past Lukas Podolski
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 07: Fernando Torres of Spain skips the tackle of Arne Friedrich of Germany during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Germany and Spain at Durban Stadium on July 7, 2010 in Durban, South Africa.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 07: Fernando Torres of Spain skips the tackle of Arne Friedrich of Germany during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Germany and Spain at Durban Stadium on July 7, 2010 in Durban, South Africa.

Fernando Torres skips the tackle of Arne Friedrich

Germany's Sami Khedira, left, and Spain's Carles Puyol, right, compete for the ball during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday July 7, 2010.

Sami Khedira and Carles Puyol compete for the ball

Spain's Carles Puyol, left, and Germany's Miroslav Klose fight for the ball during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday July 7, 2010. Germany lost 0-1.

Carles Puyol and Miroslav Klose fight for the ball
Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger, front, is comforted by an unidentified team member following the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Spain defeated Germany 1-0.

Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger, front, is comforted by an unidentified team member following the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Spain defeated Germany 1-0.

Bastian Schweinsteiger

Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger, left, and Germany's Philipp Lahm, right, embrace following the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Spain defeated Germany 1-0.

Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger, left, and Germany's Philipp Lahm, right, embrace following the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Spain defeated Germany 1-0.

Bastian Schweinsteiger and Philipp Lahm,
Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer fails to save the ball as Spain's Carles Puyol, unseen, scores the opening goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday July 7, 2010. Spain defeated Germany 1-0.

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer fails to save the ball as Spain's Carles Puyol, unseen, scores the opening goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday July 7, 2010. Spain defeated Germany 1-0.

Manuel Neuer fails to save the ball

Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas, right, jumps over Carles Puyol, left, as they celebrate their 1-0 win after the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, July 7, 2010.

Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas, right, jumps over Carles Puyol, left, as they celebrate their 1-0 win after the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, July 7, 2010.

Iker Casillas jumps over Carles Puyol

FIFA president Sepp Blatter, left, looks on as Queen Sofia of Spain reacts after a goal by Spain's Carles Puyol during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, July 7, 2010.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter, left, looks on as Queen Sofia of Spain reacts after a goal by Spain's Carles Puyol during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, July 7, 2010.

Queen Sofia of Spain reacts after a goal by Carles Puyol
A German fan reacts on Arenal beach in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, while watching a World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain on Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0 and advance to the final to play the Netherlands.

A German fan reacts on Arenal beach in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, while watching a World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain on Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0 and advance to the final to play the Netherlands.

A German fan reacts
Spain's David Villa lies on the pitch during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, July 7, 2010.

Spain's David Villa lies on the pitch during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, July 7, 2010.

David Villa lies on the pitch
The red color from a large TV screen is reflected on several revelers of San Fermin Fiesta as they celebrate the win of the Spanish team during their South Africa World Soccer tournament semi final match between Spain and Germany, taking place in South Africa, at Plaza del Castillo Square in Pamplona northern Spain Wednesday July 7, 2010.

The red color from a large TV screen is reflected on several revelers of San Fermin Fiesta as they celebrate the win of the Spanish team during their South Africa World Soccer tournament semi final match between Spain and Germany, taking place in South Africa, at Plaza del Castillo Square in Pamplona northern Spain Wednesday July 7, 2010.

fans celebrate the win of the Spanish team
Soccer fans react amid flares as they watch the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Spain and Germany taking place in South Africa on a large screen outside the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Spain won the match 1-0 and advance to the final.

Soccer fans react amid flares as they watch the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Spain and Germany taking place in South Africa on a large screen outside the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Spain won the match 1-0 and advance to the final.

Soccer fans react
Spain's Gerard Pique (L) celebrates his team's win over Germany after the 2010 World Cup semi-final soccer match at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban July 7, 2010.

Spain's Gerard Pique (L) celebrates his team's win over Germany after the 2010 World Cup semi-final soccer match at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban July 7, 2010.

Gerard Pique celebrates his team's win
Spain's Sergio Ramos, top, and Germany's Lukas Podolski fight for the ball during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, July 7, 2010.

Spain's Sergio Ramos, top, and Germany's Lukas Podolski fight for the ball during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, July 7, 2010.

Sergio Ramos and Lukas Podolski fight for the ball
Spain's Sergio Busquets, right, chalenges Germany's Mesut Oezil during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, July 7, 2010.

Spain's Sergio Busquets, right, chalenges Germany's Mesut Oezil during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, July 7, 2010.

Sergio Busquets chalenges Mesut Oezil
A German soccer fan reacts in Berlin, Germany, at a public viewing area after the World Cup semi final soccer match between Germany and Spain, taking place in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Spain defeated Germany 1-0 and will move on to play the final against the Netherlands.

A German soccer fan reacts in Berlin, Germany, at a public viewing area after the World Cup semi final soccer match between Germany and Spain, taking place in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Spain defeated Germany 1-0 and will move on to play the final against the Netherlands.

A German soccer fan reacts
Germany's coach Joachim Loew shouts to his players during the 2010 World Cup semi-final soccer match against Spain at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban July 7, 2010.

Germany's coach Joachim Loew shouts to his players during the 2010 World Cup semi-final soccer match against Spain at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban July 7, 2010.

Joachim Loew shouts to his players
Spain's David Villa, left, Spain's Gerard Pique, top right, and Spain's Carles Puyol, center, celebrate following the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Spain defeated Germany 1-0.

Spain's David Villa, left, Spain's Gerard Pique, top right, and Spain's Carles Puyol, center, celebrate following the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Spain defeated Germany 1-0.

David Villa,Gerard Pique and Puyol celebrate

Spain's defender Joan Capdevila celebrates as the ball shot by Carles Puyol (unseen) enters the cage of Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (C) past Germany's striker Lukas Podolski during the 2010 World Cup semi-final football match Germany vs. Spain on July 7, 2010 at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban.

Spain's defender Joan Capdevila celebrates as the ball shot by Carles Puyol (unseen) enters the cage of Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (C) past Germany's striker Lukas Podolski during the 2010 World Cup semi-final football match Germany vs. Spain on July 7, 2010 at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban.

Joan Capdevila celebrates
Spain's midfielder Andrés Iniesta runs after the ball during the 2010 FIFA World Cup semi-final football match between Germany and Spain at Moses Mabhida stadium on July 7, 2010 in Durban.

Spain's midfielder Andrés Iniesta runs after the ball during the 2010 FIFA World Cup semi-final football match between Germany and Spain at Moses Mabhida stadium on July 7, 2010 in Durban.

Andrés Iniesta runs after the ball
Germany's coach Joachim Loew reacts to the action during the 2010 World Cup semi-final football match between Germany and Spain on July 7, 2010 at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. Spain advanced to the final winning 1-0. NO PUSH TO MOBILE / MOBILE USE SOLELY WITHIN EDITORIAL ARTICLE.

Germany's coach Joachim Loew reacts to the action during the 2010 World Cup semi-final football match between Germany and Spain on July 7, 2010 at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. Spain advanced to the final winning 1-0. NO PUSH TO MOBILE / MOBILE USE SOLELY WITHIN EDITORIAL ARTICLE.

Joachim Loew reacts
Spain's defender Joan Capdevila celebrates as the ball shot by Carles Puyol (unseen) enters the cage of Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (C) past Germany's striker Lukas Podolski during the 2010 World Cup semi-final football match Germany vs. Spain on July 7, 2010 at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban.

Joan Capdevila celebrates
Spain's defender Carles Puyol (L) celebrates with midfielder Sergio Busquets after scoring against Germany during their 2010 World Cup semifinal football match at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010.

Spain's defender Carles Puyol (L) celebrates with midfielder Sergio Busquets after scoring against Germany during their 2010 World Cup semifinal football match at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010.

Carles Puyol celebrates with midfielder Sergio Busquets
Germany's midfielder Piotr Trochowski (up) falls on top of Spain's defender Joan Capdevila during the 2010 World Cup semi-final football match Germany vs. Spain on July 7, 2010 at Moses Mabidha Stadium in Durban.

Germany's midfielder Piotr Trochowski (up) falls on top of Spain's defender Joan Capdevila during the 2010 World Cup semi-final football match Germany vs. Spain on July 7, 2010 at Moses Mabidha Stadium in Durban.

Piotr Trochowski falls
(From L) Spain's defender Sergio Ramos, Spain's striker David Villa, Spain's defender Carles Puyol, Spain's midfielder Xabi Alonso, Spain's defender Gerard Pique celebrate after Puyol scored the first goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup semi-final football match between Germany and Spain at Moses Mabhida stadium on July 7, 2010 in Durban.

(From L) Spain's defender Sergio Ramos, Spain's striker David Villa, Spain's defender Carles Puyol, Spain's midfielder Xabi Alonso, Spain's defender Gerard Pique celebrate after Puyol scored the first goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup semi-final football match between Germany and Spain at Moses Mabhida stadium on July 7, 2010 in Durban.

Sergio Ramos,David Villa,Carles Puyol,Xabi Alonso and Gerard Pique celebrate
Spain's defender Sergio Ramos eyes the ball during the 2010 World Cup semi-final football match Germany vs. Spain on July 7, 2010 at Moses Mabidha Stadium in Durban.

Spain's defender Sergio Ramos eyes the ball during the 2010 World Cup semi-final football match Germany vs. Spain on July 7, 2010 at Moses Mabidha Stadium in Durban.

Sergio Ramos eyes the ball

A general view taken from the stands during the 2010 FIFA World Cup semi-final football match between Germany and Spain at Moses Mabhida stadium on July 7, 2010 in Durban.

A general view taken from the stands during the 2010 FIFA World Cup semi-final football match between Germany and Spain at Moses Mabhida stadium on July 7, 2010 in Durban.

general view taken from the stands
(L to R) Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, Marcell Jansen, Per Mertesacker, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Miroslav Klose and Mario Gomez react after their loss to Spain in the 2010 World Cup semi-final soccer match at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban July 7, 2010.

(L to R) Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, Marcell Jansen, Per Mertesacker, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Miroslav Klose and Mario Gomez react after their loss to Spain in the 2010 World Cup semi-final soccer match at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban July 7, 2010.

Manuel Neuer, Marcell Jansen, Per Mertesacker, Bastian Schweinsteiger,Miroslav Klose and Mario Gomez react
Germany's Mesut Oezil, right, is tackled by Spain's Xabi Alonso during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, July 7, 2010.

Germany's Mesut Oezil, right, is tackled by Spain's Xabi Alonso during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, July 7, 2010.

Mesut Oezil is tackled by Xabi Alonso
Spain's Carles Puyol, center, celebrates scoring the opening goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday July 7, 2010. Spain defeated Germany 1-0.

Spain's Carles Puyol, center, celebrates scoring the opening goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday July 7, 2010. Spain defeated Germany 1-0.

Carles Puyol celebrates

Marcell Jansen holds the ball

A fan of the German national football team reacts during a public viewing event on the banks of the river Elbe in Dresden, eastern Germany, on July 7, 2010, during the FIFA World Cup half-final match Germany vs Spain, in Durban, South Africa.

A fan of the German national football team reacts
BERLIN - JULY 07: German football supporters watch the 2010 FIFA World Cup half final match between Germany and Spain at a live public viewing on a large screen monitor at FIFA Fanmeile on July 7, 2010 in Berlin, Germany.

BERLIN - JULY 07: German football supporters watch the 2010 FIFA World Cup half final match between Germany and Spain at a live public viewing on a large screen monitor at FIFA Fanmeile on July 7, 2010 in Berlin, Germany.

BERLIN - JULY 07: A German football supporter watches the 2010 FIFA World Cup half final match between Germany and Spain at a live public viewing on a large screen monitor at FIFA Fanmeile on July 7, 2010 in Berlin, Germany.

A German football supporter
A supporter of Spain sticks out his tongue before the start of the 2010 World Cup semi-final football match between Germany and Spain on July 7, 2010 at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban.

A supporter of Spain sticks out his tongue before the start of the 2010 World Cup semi-final football match between Germany and Spain on July 7, 2010 at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban.

A Spain's supporter cheers prior to the 2010 World Cup semi final Germany vs Spain on July 7, 2010 at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban.

A Spain's supporter A fan in face paint waits for the start of a 2010 World Cup semi-final soccer match between Spain and Germany at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban July 7, 2010.

A fan in face paint

A fan waits for the start of a 2010 World Cup semi-final soccer match between Spain and Germany at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban July 7, 2010.

A German fan sticks his tongue out prior to the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, July 7, 2010.

Fans of the German national football team watch during the public viewing at the 'Fanmeile' (Fan Mile) in Berlin on July 7, 2010, of the FIFA World Cup semi-final match Germany vs Spain in Durban, South Africa.

Thousands of fans of the German national football team react during the public viewing at the 'Fanmeile' (Fan Mile) in Berlin on July 7, 2010, of the FIFA World Cup semi-final match Germany vs Spain in Durban, South Africa.

A soccer fan holds a globe with signs marking Spain as she watches the 2010 World Cup semi-final soccer match between Germany and Spain at a 'Fanfest' public viewing area in northern German city of Hamburg July 7, 2010.

A soccer fan holds a globe with signs marking Spain .
Soccer fans watch the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Spain and Germany on a large screen outside the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, on Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Millions of people worldwide are following the World Cup soccer tournament which is been held in South Africa, and broadcast to a diverse community of football fans. Spain won 1-0.

Soccer fans watch the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Spain and Germany on a large screen outside the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, on Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Millions of people worldwide are following the World Cup soccer tournament which is been held in South Africa, and broadcast to a diverse community of football fans. Spain won 1-0.

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German fans watch a World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain on Arenal beach in Palma de Mallorca, Spain on Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0 and advance to the final to play the Netherlands.

German fans watch a World Cup semifinal soccer match between Germany and Spain on Arenal beach in Palma de Mallorca, Spain on Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Spain won 1-0 and advance to the final to play the Netherlands.