Paul the Octopus bows out on a high

Paul the Octopus is to retire, it was announced today.

Mon, 12 Jul, 2010 - 14:25

Paul the Octopus is to retire, it was announced today.

He correctly predicted the outcome of as many World Cup matches as he has legs - all seven of Germany’s games plus the Spain-Netherlands final.

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