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26
Oct

Paul the psychic Octopus has died

Today we bring you a photographic tribute to the 8-legged wonder.

Paul , the so-called octopus oracle , is presented with a jersey at the Sea Life Aquarium in the western German city of Oberhausen July 22, 2010. The octopus on Thursday was nominated as the favourite friend of the Spanish town Carballino. The octopus became a media star after correctly picking all six German World Cup results including their first-round defeat against Serbia and their semi-final defeat against Spain. Paul also predicted Spain's World Cup victory over The Netherlands and Germany's victory in their third place match against Uruguay. REUTERS/Kirsten Neumann  (GERMANY - Tags: ODDLY ANIMALS SPORT SOCCER)

It’s a sad day for sport today with the news that Paul the psychic Octopus from this year’s World Cup has died. Today we bring you a photographic tribute to Paul. May he rest in peace.

10
Jun

Photographs of fans at the World Cup

1 day until the big kick-off in South Africa!
Jun. 09, 2010 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - epa02194429 Brazilian soccer fans en route to the World Cup finals soccer tournament in South africa make a big impression in the departure lounge at  Dubai International Airport, Dubai, UAE, 10 June, 2010 as they wait for a connecting flight to Johannesburg.


With World Cup fever starting to gather pace and only 24 hours until kick-off, we’ve rounded up the best photography of fans enjoying build-up in South Africa.

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