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Per Mertesacker of Germany tries to defend as Edinson Cavani of Uruguay scores his team's first goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Third Place Play-off match between Uruguay and Germany at The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on July 10, 2010 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Per Mertesacker of Germany tries to defend as Edinson Cavani of Uruguay scores his team’s first goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Third Place Play-off match between Uruguay and Germany at The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on July 10, 2010 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.  (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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Uruguay's midfielder Diego Perez and Germany's midfielder Marcell Jansen jump for the ball during the 2010 World Cup third place football match Uruguay vs. Germany on July 10, 2010 at Nelson Mandela Bay stadium in Port Elizabeth.

Uruguay’s midfielder Diego Perez and Germany’s midfielder Marcell Jansen jump for the ball during the 2010 World Cup third place football match Uruguay vs. Germany on July 10, 2010 at Nelson Mandela Bay stadium in Port Elizabeth.  (Photo by Rodrigo Arangua/AFP/Getty Images)

Jonathan Santana of Paraguay kicks Sergio Ramos in the head during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Quarter Final match between Paraguay and Spain at Ellis Park Stadium on July 3, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Jonathan Santana of Paraguay kicks Sergio Ramos in the head during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Quarter Final match between Paraguay and Spain at Ellis Park Stadium on July 3, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa.  (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Antolin Alcaraz of Paraguay brings down David Villa of Spain in the penalty area and gives away a penalty kick during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Quarter Final match between Paraguay and Spain at Ellis Park Stadium on July 3, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Antolin Alcaraz of Paraguay brings down David Villa of Spain in the penalty area and gives away a penalty kick during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Quarter Final match between Paraguay and Spain at Ellis Park Stadium on July 3, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa.  (Photo by Jasper Juinen/Getty Images)

Miroslav Klose of Germany challenges Carlos Tevez of Argentina during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Quarter Final match between Argentina and Germany at Green Point Stadium on July 3, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Miroslav Klose of Germany challenges Carlos Tevez of Argentina during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Quarter Final match between Argentina and Germany at Green Point Stadium on July 3, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa.  (Photo by Joern Pollex/Getty Images)

Yuichi Komano of Japan closes down Nelson Valdez of Paraguay during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Round of Sixteen match between Paraguay and Japan at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on June 29, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Yuichi Komano of Japan closes down Nelson Valdez of Paraguay during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Round of Sixteen match between Paraguay and Japan at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on June 29, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.  (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Marcus Tulio Tanaka of Japan tackles Lucas Barrios of Paraguay during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Round of Sixteen match between Paraguay and Japan at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on June 29, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Marcus Tulio Tanaka of Japan tackles Lucas Barrios of Paraguay during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Round of Sixteen match between Paraguay and Japan at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on June 29, 2010 in Pretoria, South Africa.  (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Maximiliano Pereira of Uruguay attempts to block the cross by Andres Guardado of Mexico during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group A match between Mexico and Uruguay at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium on June 22, 2010 in Rustenburg, South Africa.

Maximiliano Pereira of Uruguay attempts to block the cross by Andres Guardado of Mexico during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group A match between Mexico and Uruguay at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium on June 22, 2010 in Rustenburg, South Africa.  (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Uruguay's striker Luis Suarez celebrates after scoring against Mexico during the Group A first round 2010 World Cup football match on June 22, 2010 at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa.

Uruguay’s striker Luis Suarez celebrates after scoring against Mexico during the Group A first round 2010 World Cup football match on June 22, 2010 at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa.  (GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images)

Katlego Mphela of South Africa scores his team's second goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group A match between France and South Africa at the Free State Stadium on June 22, 2010 in Mangaung/Bloemfontein, South Africa.

Katlego Mphela of South Africa scores his team’s second goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group A match between France and South Africa at the Free State Stadium on June 22, 2010 in Mangaung/Bloemfontein, South Africa.  (Photo by Dominic Barnardt/Getty Images)

Steven Pienaar of South Africa tackles Franck Ribery of France during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group A match between France and South Africa at the Free State Stadium on June 22, 2010 in Mangaung/Bloemfontein, South Africa.

Steven Pienaar of South Africa tackles Franck Ribery of France during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group A match between France and South Africa at the Free State Stadium on June 22, 2010 in Mangaung/Bloemfontein, South Africa.  (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Stephan Lichtsteiner (L) and Alexander Frei (R) of Switzerland tackle Jean Beausejour of Chile during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group H match between Chile and Switzerland at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on June 21, 2010 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Stephan Lichtsteiner (L) and Alexander Frei (R) of Switzerland tackle Jean Beausejour of Chile during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group H match between Chile and Switzerland at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on June 21, 2010 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.  (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Mark Gonzalez of Chile scores the first goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group H match between Chile and Switzerland at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on June 21, 2010 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Mark Gonzalez of Chile scores the first goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group H match between Chile and Switzerland at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on June 21, 2010 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.  (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images)

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal controls the ball as he scores his team's sixth goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group G match between Portugal and North Korea at the Green Point Stadium on June 21, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal controls the ball as he scores his team’s sixth goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group G match between Portugal and North Korea at the Green Point Stadium on June 21, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa.  (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Simao of Portugal scores his side's second goal past Ri Myong-Guk of North Korea during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group G match between Portugal and North Korea at the Green Point Stadium on June 21, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Simao of Portugal scores his side’s second goal past Ri Myong-Guk of North Korea during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group G match between Portugal and North Korea at the Green Point Stadium on June 21, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa.  (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Elano of Brazil scores his side's third goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group G match between Brazil and Ivory Coast at Soccer City Stadium on June 20, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Elano of Brazil scores his side’s third goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group G match between Brazil and Ivory Coast at Soccer City Stadium on June 20, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa.  (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images)

Luis Fabiano of Brazil controls the ball before scoring the second goal as Siaka Tiene and Kolo Toure of the Ivory Coast look on during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group G match between Brazil and Ivory Coast at Soccer City Stadium on June 20, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Luis Fabiano of Brazil controls the ball before scoring the second goal as Siaka Tiene and Kolo Toure of the Ivory Coast look on during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group G match between Brazil and Ivory Coast at Soccer City Stadium on June 20, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa.  (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)

Robert Vittek of Slovakia is pushed by Carlos Bonet of Paraguay as they jump for the ball during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group F match between Slovakia and Paraguay at the Free State Stadium on June 20, 2010 in Mangaung/Bloemfontein, South Africa.

Robert Vittek of Slovakia is pushed by Carlos Bonet of Paraguay as they jump for the ball during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group F match between Slovakia and Paraguay at the Free State Stadium on June 20, 2010 in Mangaung/Bloemfontein, South Africa.  (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Antolin Alcaraz of Paraguay tackles Filip Holosko of Slovakia during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group F match between Slovakia and Paraguay at the Free State Stadium on June 20, 2010 in Mangaung/Bloemfontein, South Africa.

Antolin Alcaraz of Paraguay tackles Filip Holosko of Slovakia during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group F match between Slovakia and Paraguay at the Free State Stadium on June 20, 2010 in Mangaung/Bloemfontein, South Africa.  (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Mauro Camoranesi of Italy is brought down by Shane Smeltz and Andy Barron of New Zealand during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group F match between Italy and New Zealand at the Mbombela Stadium on June 20, 2010 in Nelspruit, South Africa.

Mauro Camoranesi of Italy is brought down by Shane Smeltz and Andy Barron of New Zealand during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group F match between Italy and New Zealand at the Mbombela Stadium on June 20, 2010 in Nelspruit, South Africa.  (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

Winston Reid (L) and Shane Smeltz of New Zealand are dismayed as referee Carlos Batres awards Italy a penalty kick during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group F match between Italy and New Zealand at the Mbombela Stadium on June 20, 2010 in Nelspruit, South Africa.

Winston Reid (L) and Shane Smeltz of New Zealand are dismayed as referee Carlos Batres awards Italy a penalty kick during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group F match between Italy and New Zealand at the Mbombela Stadium on June 20, 2010 in Nelspruit, South Africa.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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