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The New Republic Staff/
June 29, 2010

Best of the Web, PM Edition

Why FIFA's official match reports can't be trusted

Sid Lowe: Spain discovers its old self

US-Ghana and Mexico-Argentina TV ratings leave the networks hungry for more

A musical interpretation of the Jabulani

Is the Nike TV ad really cursed?

Zonal Marking: substitutions the turning point for Spain

How Germany saw their win

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