Posted: Monday, July 12, 2010 9:33 am

Cesc Fabregas of Spain lifts the FIFA World Cup - Photo Credit: ISIPhotos

Spain beats Netherlands 1-0 in World Cup Final to Earn Title of Best in the World.

For the first time ever, a very proud and triumphant Spain lifted the FIFA World Cup 2010 after Andres Iniesta's 116th-minute goal earned a 1-0 victory for the European champions against Netherlands at Soccer City, South Africa.

According to Vicente del Bosque, Spain's coach "This is an unforgettable moment. We have to congratulate our rivals because they made it very difficult for us. The Final was all about attacking football and both sides tried to play the game the way it should be played. There’s a great sense of happiness in the dressing room right now. It’s hard to put it all into words and the way the players feel goes way beyond words. The satisfaction people feel goes way beyond sport and this is a reward that’s richly deserved. I’d like to thank the Spain fans for all their support. They’re enjoying this as much as the players."

Bert van Marwijk, Netherlands' coach said "Obviously, we’re devastated by the result. We were down to ten men but almost made it to penalties. You have to say the better team won, but losing the World Cup Final is hard to take. Spain created far more chances, but Arjen Robben twice came within inches of scoring for us. If he had, I think we’d have been world champions."