Wolrld Cup 2010 A-Z

Africa- Five out of six were rubbish

Blatter- Now is the time for technology

Cristiano- Played to the detriment of his team mates

Dunga- Brought Brazil to their lowest ebb

England- The second round was too good for them

Forlan- Manchester United reject carried his team to the semis with an array of long range strikes

Gyan- Unlucky to miss his penalty but brave to step up five minutes later, Africa's newest star.

Howard Webb- Referreed the final but it was a game beyond anyones control

Injuries- The tournament was deprived of Ballack, Essien, Mikel, Nani, limited Torres and almost Robben

Jabulani- The ball the superstars couldn't get to grips with

Klose- So close to a new World Cup record

Leftovers- Ten stadiums with no purpose

Maradona- Diego was 2010s most charasmatic manager

New Zealand- The only country to leave South Africa unbeaten

Oracle- Paul the psychic octopus was 8 for 8

Parades- The scenes in Madrid on Monday and Amsterdam on Tuesday were breathtaking

Quality- Spain shone through in the end after a slow start

Raymond- The French coach lost total control as his side brought further disgrace upon themselves

Shakira- Waka Waka

Thousands- Of empty seats

Underperformers- Kaka, Ronaldo, Rooney, Torres and to a lesser extent Messi

Vuvazela- Brought a unique atmosphere but by the end droned out any other variation

Wesley- Sneijder was perhaps minutes away from the greatest season ever recorded

Xavi- Spain's heartbeat in midfield

Yakubu's miss- Cost Nigeria a 2nd round place

Zzzzzzz- The first series of group games