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It may be the saddest news to most fans, but the 2010 FIFA World Cup has come to an end, and what an end it was! There were ups and downs, disappointments and surprises, and it all ended with one of the heavy favorites on top yet again!

Spain was expected to do extremely well in this year’s cup, and aside from Brazil most experts felt that Spain would be the undeniable winner of the World’s tournament. However, many spectators (especially some of our Bollywood favorites) are having mixed feelings about the game.

Most of Bollywood’s biggest names are all aboard the Spain banwagon including Vivek Oberoiwho tweeted, “Proved to be the best in europe and now the best in the world….well done, well played and well deserved! Viva espana!”

Following the lead of Vivek were Shahid Kapoor, Sameera Reddy, and Karan Joharwho were all quick to pronounce their new love for the Spanish side (and the lovable octopus who seems to know the future).

However, not everyone was as pleased with Spain’s victory; Bollywood mega-star Shahrukh Khan seemed to be the only one who actually watched the game as he tweeted his amazement at the atmosphere of the final game, but his displeasure with the game itself. “Everything awesome in the stadium except the game…scared soccer rules over fearless football…hardly beautiful,” explained SRK.

Finally someone who doesn’t just read scorelines!!! We knew there was a reason for giving SRK the title of King of Bollywood; he’s the only one who seems to know what he is talking about!

“That’s why we play the game,” is the famous sports saying, referring to the small chance that the unlikely can always happen in the heat of a competitive match, and the 2010 FIFA World Cup has proven that games do not always go as planned.

Spain was the most recent team to shock the world by shutting down and defeating the impressive and most dominant team of the tournament, Germany. As mentioned before, many big celebrities in the Bollywood industry have taken a huge interest in the competition, and like everyone else many of those celebs are just as shocked by the results.

The gorgeous female duo of Sherlyn Chopra (pictured above …yum!) and Priyanka Chopra both shared their support for the Spanish and their victory over the Germans. Both displayed messages of excitement and content on Twitter. However not all the reactions from the game were positive!

“Germany my team lost…feel bad taking my lil ones to matches where our team loses…but one day insha allah we will win..trust me kids,” tweeted Shahrukh Khan about his recent trip to South Africa with his family. Way to go dad… Now the kids will think it’s ok to lose!!!

It also seems that Abhishek Bachchan was let down by the Germans as well being that the actor announced, “Its going to take a lot more than an 8 legged oracle to beat the Germans!!!” I guess that octopus knew more about the game than you Abhishek!

As the seduction of soccer (football) still grips the world, many of Bollywood’s biggest stars have made plans to migrate towards South Africa to catch a game or two of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

As mentioned beforeShahrukh Khanis still planning on heading towards the african nation with his family to catch the final game witch will now star the Netherlands and either Spain or Germany!

Joining the King of Bollywood, will be the relatively young starImran Khan, who has also shared his plans to make it to the final match of the World Cup!

“I’m flying for the finals with friends on Friday. I’m supporting Germany,” tweeted Imran.

As always, any chance to rant about soccer will be fully taken advantage of here, and it seems that perhaps the absolute biggest name in Bollywood, Shahrukh Khan, will also be attending the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

The actor plans go enjoy the games with his children as he tweets, “taking kids for the matches in S. Africa. I also have an all girls team, which i coach ha ha.” It seems as though SRK may be an even bigger soccer enthusiast than Abhishek Bachchan, whom Big B (Amitabh Bachchan) revealed will also be attending some matches in South Africa.

The actor goes on to explain his love for the beauty of the sport and how he used to adore watching it with his mother. He also admits that he hopes India will one day become more involved in the soccer nation. “I am surprised that we were the only developing nation which did not take to football. [I] hope new generation takes it up now that we are leaders,” explained SRK.

King Khan also makes it clear who some of his favorite players are and why in this World Cup edition, “[Lionel] Messi unbelieveable. Kaka unstoppable. [Cristiano] Ronaldo speed & grace. [Fernando] Torres unpredictably cool. [Wayne] Rooney is a bull. will miss [Michael] Ballack. Xavi [Hernandez] surprise,” he describes. It appears that the superstar has done his homework, and like everyone else Shahrukh will be looking forward to the magic that is the FIFA World Cup!!!

Abhishek Bachchan has just recently finished shooting his newest film ‘The Game’, and is awaiting the release ‘Raavan’. Abhishek has also been extremely busy with his recent schedule, however, sources have revealed that the actor is planning a leisure trip to Africa.

One of the best things about Abhishek is not his fame, success, or high-profile love life, but instead it is his love for “the beautiful game”, soccer. And with the 2010 Fifa world cup taking place in South Africa, it’s obvious why Abhishek has decided to make this trip.

Amitabh Bachchan (Abhishek’s father) is the one who first admitted his son’s intentions of going to see some of the world class action taking place on the fields in South Africa. Big B claims that he himself attended the final game in the 1994 World Cup between Brazil and Italy, and understands his son’s desire to go. “I know where this is coming from. A World Cup final in Los Angeles many years ago between Italy and Brazil – what a dream match!’ explained Amitabh.