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Uruguay's Forlan awarded Golden Ball

Uruguay striker Diego Forlan has been awarded the Golden Ball as the World Cup's best player, and Germany forward Thomas Mueller won the Golden Boot as the tournament's top scorer with five goals.

World Cup post-game: Germany 3, Uruguay 2

Germany defeated Uruguay 3-2 in a highly entertaining third-place FIFA World Cup match in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Germany 3rd at World Cup after seesaw match

Sami Khedira scored with a header in the 82nd minute to give Germany a 3-2 victory over Uruguay in the FIFA World Cup third-place match.

Germany, Uruguay promise a show

Players from Uruguay and Germany have to lift themselves one final time in Saturday's third-place match at Port Elizabeth's Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 2 p.m. ET).

Forlan hopes to be fit for 3rd place match

Uruguay striker Diego Forlan is hoping a right thigh injury will not stop him from playing in the third-place playoff match as he attempts to win the top scorer's award at the World Cup.

Vickery: Uruguay's remarkable journey

From fifth in their continent to either third or fourth in the world - it's been quite a journey for Uruguay in the 2010 World Cup.

World Cup post-game: Netherlands 3, Uruguay 2

The Netherlands is one win away from an elusive world title after defeating Uruguay 3-2 in their FIFA World Cup semifinal Tuesday.

Forlan gives warriors peformance in loss

Diego Forlan ignored the pain for as long as he could, carrying Uruguay on his shoulders and giving the little nation hope of a most improbable World Cup final berth.

Netherlands advances to World Cup final

The Dutch are on their way to the FIFA World Cup final, beating Uruguay 3-2 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Uruguay captain Lugano fighting to be fit

Uruguay's Diego Lugano injured a right knee ligament in the quarter-final win against Ghana, but was able to jog during training Sunday, raising hopes he could be fit for the semis.