The first ever final that will not involve one of the big four. The first match of any consequence in living memory between these two teams. The first time that a European team will have won a World Cup outside Europe. And the first time that one of these teams will have won a World Cup.
Let’s get it on.
Spain 3 Nederland 1
Van Bommel 9 Spain -9
Didn’t realise that his previous yellows had been wiped and genuinely celebrated when he got booked in the semi. Thought he’d miss the final. I’ve hated that man for years. Approximately 4 years now.
Spain 2 Netherlands 1
spain (-1) 16/5
van bommell to get a red card
The first World Cup Final proper involving two monarchies.
There was the Spain & Sweden clash in 1950 but it would be a stretch to claim that was a final – as in 1950 there was no final as such, just a final pot of 4 including Spain and Sweden. And secondly in 1950, King Alfonso de Bourbon was in exile at the time (although he remained King) with the General very much ruling the roost.
On the whole monarchies have been poorly represented in World Cup Finals. You’re really just looking at 1958: Sweden, 1966: England and 1974 & 1978: Netherlands
As regards the game itself, Spain will start as favourites but I suspect on the night of the 11th it will be orange clad Netherlands led by Giovanni van Bronckhorst who will be lighting the bonfires in the land they once colonised.
Other than Italy who contested and won the 1934 and 1938 finals during the monarchy of Victor Emmanuel III.
Of course, a glaring oversight on my part. Although much like the plight of Alfonso de Bourbon in 1950, Victor Emmanuel III was very much playing second fiddle in 1934 & 38 to his Prime Minister.
“Win or Die” was the telegram of support wired by Il Duce as the team departed for France in 38…
Thanks to Manuels observations I’ve decided to support Spain. I was on the fence. 
I cant see how anyone can offer an opinion on this until after the great Kibman has spoken.
Spain’s last 7 World cup goals have been hit by Barcelona players.
Netherland’s last 7 have been by players who left Real Madrid in 09.
Howard Webb to ref WC final
He’s been excellent in fairness in the games i saw him do. I’d say its a piece of piss reffing international games at this pace than EPL with retards running around everywhere.
Ask Howard Webb. Ah you do yeah yeah yeah but no you don’t no no but you do yeah yeah yeah.
No doubt SkySports News will be running this story as if England themselves are in the final
It’s a well known fact that Howard Webb was responsible for England not reaching the final.
ive heard the spanish have been flying in training
You’d think they’d be playing football instead of practising their piloting skills