This was supposed to be a dream final between the Netherlands and Germany. One of the biggest country rivalries the world has seen. Hatred going so far that some Germans paint their oranges(as in fruit), national colors to the Netherlands, black. The most deserving to be in the final was Germany one can argue, only to fall short as M?ller's suspension changed the image of German football as they failed to even score, something that was plentiful during the campaign. But not just Thomas M?ller's absence, but some of Loew's decisions in the squad raised eyebrows..no Marko Marin, no Mario Gomez, taking off of Jerome Boateng and Piotr Trochowski. First time Loew seemed unsure with the squad as changes were made earlier in the tournament only to give the starting XI a breather. Germany gave the tournament excitement as some of the more favoured countries fell short in just the group stages.

But what's done is done. Netherlands v. Spain for the trophy and rights to call themselves, “best in the World”. No more self-proclaimed best with this victory. Revenge may be on the mind of a few Dutch players. Wesley Sneijder, cold shouldered by Real Madrid. Bought in from Ajax to be the instrmuental player in midfield only to not make a starting XI appearance that season..replaced by Brazilian maestro, Kaka. Arjen Robben too, bought from Chelsea to be the guy on the wing, only to be plagued by injury AND replaced by Cristiano Ronaldo. Both players worked wonders with their new clubs, Inter Milan and Bayern M?nchen respectively. And the talent showed, both clubs appearing in the Champions League final this year. So these boys are successful, but Spaniards aren't too impressed. They will be come the 11th. “Revenge is sweet” they say..these two will show the world the bad decision Real Madrid made by dissing them.