Great World Cup Moments"What was the ""hand of God""? Who scored the most goals in World Cup history? When was the tournament first shown on color TV? The World Cup series looks at one of the world's most popular tournaments and its place in the history and future of soccer. Find out about the sport's greatest stars, games, and intense moments, and learn some new facts about the 2010 World Cup." |
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