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The curtains have finally fallen on the greatest event in sporting history, the FIFA World Cup 2010. A new champion was crowned as Spain lifted the trophy for the first time beating the Dutch by a solitary goal. Graphic designers and footballers alike, the whole world was spell-bound by the enchantment of World Cup Fever. It truly has been a momentous one month of football packed with scenes of extreme action, drama, emotions, jubilation, upsets and what not. To capture moments as unforgettable as these is the true essence of photography, be it day or night photography. In events as colossal as the World Cup, emotions run wild and full of jam packed action. After having witnessed the exciting and vibrant world cup posters, here is a round-up of all the exhilarating moments and emotions of the FIFA 2010 World Cup captured via some brilliant photography. Let’s not wait any longer and start the highlight reel to relive the World Cup moments once again. |
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| A man watches the opening match of the 2010 World Cup between South Africa and Mexico in Bloemfontein June 11, 2010. |
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| A man celebrates Mexico’s goal as he watches the 2010 World Cup opening match between Mexico and South Africa on a large TV screen in Zocalo Square, downtown Mexico City June 11, 2010. |
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| Photographers take pictures during the ‘Group A’ first round 2010 World Cup match between South Africa and Mexico on June 11, 2010. |
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| A young supporter waves Spanish flags before the welcome ceremony for Spain’s national football team on June 11, 2010 in North West University Sports Village on the opening day of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. |
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Photo # 5 |
| Uruguay’s striker Diego Forlan (right) tries to head the ball with France’s defender William Gallas during their Group A first round World Cup football match on June 11, 2010 at Green Point stadium in Cape Town. |
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England’s goalkeeper Robert Green reacts after he allowed a goal by the U.S. during a 2010 World Cup Group C soccer match at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg June 12, 2010. |
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Argentina’s Jonas Gutierrez (right) battles for the ball with Nigeria’s Chinedu Obasi during the World Cup Group B soccer match at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg June 12, 2010. |
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| Argentina’s Gabriel Heinze (left) runs in celebration towards the bench after scoring the first goal during the World Cup group B soccer match between Argentina and Nigeria at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, June 12, 2010. |
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Lukas Podolski of Germany celebrates scoring the first goal during the World Cup South Africa Group D match between Germany and Australia at Durban Stadium on June 13, 2010 in Durban, South Africa. |
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| A South African fan arrives at the Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg on June 11, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. |
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Photo # 11 |
| The USA team celebrates Landon Donovan’s winning goal against Algeria that sends the USA to the second round of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa on June 23, 2010. |
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Photo # 12 |
| German midfielder Thomas Mueller, left, and Argentine defender Gabriel Heinze vie for the ball during their quarterfinal football match at Green Point Stadium in Cape Town. |
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Photo # 13 |
| After Slovakia held on to beat the reigning world champions 3-2, four of the Slovakia players celebrate the victory with a slide across the pitch. |
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| Nigeria’s Ikechukwu Uche, right, rejoices after scoring a goal against South Korea. |
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| Spanish fans celebrate in a fountain in downtown Madrid after Spain defeated the Netherlands to win the World Cup soccer final |
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| Portugal’s Raul Miereles, left, is embraced by teammate Tiago after scoring during their match against North Korea. |
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| A Brazilian fan cheers for his team. |
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Photo # 18 |
| A fan of Spain’s national soccer team reacts as he watches the South Africa 2010 World Cup final match between Spain and Netherland |
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An ecstatic Argentine coach, Diego Maradona, dancing in joy after his team scored a goal. |
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Photo # 20 |
| Colombian pop star Shakira, center left, performs during the closing ceremony before the World Cup final soccer match between the Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday, July 11, 2010. |
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Photo # 21 |
| Ten-year-old Tylo Kenneth wears a colorful Mohawk wig while walking through the spectator zone in Cape Town. |
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Photo # 22 |
| An Algerian fan hangs off the stadium lights during the Slovenia-Algeria match. |
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Photo # 23 |
| Netherlands striker Dirk Kuyt celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal against Denmark. |
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| Fans in Munich celebrate Germany’s overwhelming victory over Australia. |
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| Fans from around the world have descended upon South Africa to cheer on their teams. |
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Photo # 26 |
| An unidentified man, right, tries to place a hat on the World Cup trophy as security personnel rush towards him before the World Cup final soccer match between the Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday, July 11, 2010 |
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Photo # 27 |
| South Africa’s Reneilwe Letsholonyane, left, and Mexico’s Gerardo Torrado vie for the ball. |
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| Spain’s Andres Iniesta celebrates at the final whistle, marking the country’s first World Cup title. |
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Photo # 29 |
| A South African dancer smiles during the opening ceremony of the 2010 FIFA World Cup on June 11, 2010 in Soweto, South Africa. |
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Photo # 30 |
| Uruguay’s Diego Lugano(center) and France’s Jeremy Toulalan(second from right) argue as referee Yuichi Nishimura of Japan, second from left, and France’s Sidney Govou, right, intervene during the World Cup group A soccer match between Uruguay and France in Cape Town, South Africa, on Friday, June 11, 2010. |
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Photo # 31 |
| Spain’s Andres Iniesta celebrates after scoring a goal, with the words "Dani Jarque, always with us", written on his undershirt |
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Spain players celebrate with the World Cup trophy at the end of the World Cup final. |
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Don’t you think a great job has been done here, as the sharp professional cameras capture some of the most extraordinary moments of football history. This remarkable high speed photography portrays the unforgettable expressions of happiness, anger, success, failure and I would like to know which of these pictures fascinated you the most? My favorite one shows as the banner of the post |
I’m loving all of these pictures. The shot of Diego Maradona is awesome and number 18 has made me go a little crazy already!