The 10 nominees for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ adidas Golden Ball

Netherlands' midfielder Wesley Sneijder and (at R) Spain's striker David Villa, both celebrating after scoring a goal

21 janv. 2015

A combination of two pictures taken during the 2010 Football World Cup in South Africa in July 2010 shows (at L) Netherlands' midfielder Wesley Sneijder and (at R) Spain's striker David Villa, both celebrating after scoring a goal. The Netherlands will clash with Spain in the final of the tournament at Soccer City Stadium in Soweto, near Johannesburg, on July 11, 2010. AFP PHOTO / THOMAS COEX - GABRIEL BOUYS

Xavi Hernandez of Spain in action

21 janv. 2015

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 07: Xavi Hernandez of Spain in action during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Germany and Spain at Durban Stadium on July 7, 2010 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Shaun Botterill - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

David Villa of Spain waits in the tunnel

20 avr. 2017

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 07: David Villa of Spain waits in the tunnel ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Germany and Spain at Durban Stadium on July 7, 2010 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Jeff Mitchell - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands in action

26 janv. 2015

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 06: Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands in action during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at Green Point Stadium on July 6, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ryan Pierse - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Bastian Schweinsteiger of Germany looks on

26 janv. 2015

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 07: Bastian Schweinsteiger of Germany looks on during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Germany and Spain at Durban Stadium on July 7, 2010 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Arjen Robben of the Netherlands looks on

21 janv. 2015

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 06: Arjen Robben of the Netherlands looks on during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at Green Point Stadium on July 6, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Quinn Rooney - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Xabi Alonso of Spain (L) in action against Mesut Oezil of Germany

26 janv. 2015

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 07: Xabi Alonso of Spain (L) in action against Mesut Oezil of Germany during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Germany and Spain at Durban Stadium on July 7, 2010 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Jeff Mitchell - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Lionel Messi of Argentina in action

26 janv. 2015

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 27: Lionel Messi of Argentina in action during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Round of Sixteen match between Argentina and Mexico at Soccer City Stadium on June 27, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Bastian Schweinsteiger of Germany challenges Andres Iniesta of Spain

26 janv. 2015

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 07: Bastian Schweinsteiger of Germany challenges Andres Iniesta of Spain during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Germany and Spain at Durban Stadium on July 7, 2010 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag/Getty Images)

Goalscorer Asamoah Gyan (R) celebrates victory with Kwadwo Asamoah

26 janv. 2015

RUSTENBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 26: Goalscorer Asamoah Gyan (R) celebrates victory with Kwadwo Asamoah (L) following the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Round of Sixteen match between USA and Ghana at Royal Bafokeng Stadium on June 26, 2010 in Rustenburg, South Africa. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)

Diego Forlan of Uruguay celebrates

26 janv. 2015

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 06: Diego Forlan of Uruguay celebrates scoring the equalising goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Uruguay and the Netherlands at Green Point Stadium on July 6, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)