This is so messed up. Disgusting, how these bastards exploit this moment of togetherness and celebration for the fans to prove whatever they are trying to prove with their cynicism and hatred.

@choufleur: Yea, a sudden death period sounds good. And speaking of less than ideal ways to decide things: the group stage tiebreakers. I think it's ridiculous that the last tie-breaking condition is to draw lots. What the hell is that? In this case, I think penalty kicks between the two teams can be quite…

@choufleur: Penalty kicks are always a terrible way to decide matches, especially at the finals. Yuck.

@rd2uk: I know, but I just mentioned Muller because he's a newcomer! Forlan's Golden Ball is well deserved, for sure!

@Rosa - que seria de mi?!: Sure thing! Forlan certainly played with great character and grace. As much as I despise Suarez for that handball against Ghana, his teammate Forlan plays like a real sportsman.

@Ceylon: I don't know why anyone would be stupid enough to kick someone in the chest for surely a red card, especially that early in the game. I was rooting for the Dutch, but that should have been a red. Just for the bad execution to make a play for the ball.

Congrats, Spain! But let's not forget about Holland and Germany, too. Bravo to Muller also, who became quite the star of the games!

@Heart O'Darkness: Love the Scottish guy, but I have trouble understanding him sometimes. Sigh, I'm sad now that it's all over.

@Patio Lantern: Me too! As crappy as that final game was, that final montage totally reminded me of all the great ones and how awesome the past month has been! CBC has done an amazing job this year.

@laurasaurus: Yea, I know which incident you're referring to, oh boy. I feel terrible for Robben. That karate sweep-kick from Puyol was a blatant foul but he wasn't punished because Robben was able to avoid it—or you know, he didn't dive.

@lemon lyman: But when soccer fans shrug them off or even justify them by saying "it happens all the time", that really pisses me off. Well, it shouldn't happen!

@laurasaurus: I agree, I mean it's no question that the Dutch was aggressive, but Spain was diving all over the place—Iniesta in particular. That dive near the end was disgusting, Iniesta didn't even get touched but he managed to get the Dutch yellow carded.

@badluckgirl: Yeah, the size really bothers me.

Hup Holland Hup!

Hup Holland Hup!! No matter what happens on Sunday.

@Spenner: My thoughts too! Looks like Spain has the better chance but I don't care, Hup Holland Hup! Even if they lose.

@Bella_vina: So sad to see them go down like that after an absolutely dominating run at tournament. Heartbreaking. And I didn't even get to see my Mueller! :(

What did the actual outfits look like?

@ilovemaps: That was great! Those two are brilliant and share a wonderful bromance.

Ohhhh god I love that movie.