Punters backing Spain for world domination

Euro 2008 champions Spain have been cut to 15/2 by Charlton's online betting partners, Paddy Power, to win the World Cup in 2010.

After waltzing to their first title in 44 years in Vienna on Sunday night, punters have been quick to latch on to the 10/1 on offer for Spain to complete the international football double, and have driven the odds down.

Spain had been the most backed team on Paddy Power's books before and during Euro 2008, and Fernando Torres' winning goal in the final against Germany saw Paddy Power pay out around £1.5m to Spain's backers, including Addicks fans.

Paddy Power said: "Punters were perplexed that a team as exciting and beautiful to watch as Spain could be the same 10/1 price for South Africa as England, and were quick to take advantage."

Brazil remain the favourites at 9/2 with another successful team at the Euros, Guus Hiddink's Russia, cut from 50/1 to 28/1.

More punting possibilities are available from Charlton's online betting partners - and remember, every bet fans have with Paddy Power via www.cafc.co.uk earns the club money.

In addition, supporters who open a new account and place a bet, will also have their accounts credited with a free £20 bet from Paddy Power.

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