World Cup review, Part II: The trials of group A and Bafana’s lasting legacy
With a world-class gauntlet laid out in front of them, could South Africa make an expectant nation proud?
Diego Forlan
Uruguay striker Forlan retires from international football
"It was a very difficult decision, having worn the Uruguay shirt for so many years, more than I could have dreamed of," the 35-year-old striker said.
Forlan honoured with Golden Ball award
Uruguay’s Diego Forlan received the Golden Ball award as the Player of the Tournament after scoring five goals in seven Soccer World Cup matches.
Fantastic Mr Forlán
To many Diego Forlán sneaked into South Africa masquerading as an anonymous footballer seeking fame and fortune at the Soccer World Cup.
Bafana blown away
Neither a freezing wind nor blasting vuvuzelas could help as Uruguay ruthlessly exposed the home team’s weaknesses.
