Freezing cold Detroit hosts Super Bowl XL between Pittsburgh and Seattle - fortunately the match is played under cover
Pre-game highlights include a fully-clothed Aretha Franklin and Aaron Neville, singing the Star Spangled Banner
Ford Field is awash with the black and gold of the Pittsburgh Steeler fans, who massively outnumber their Seahawk rivals
The object of Pittsburgh's fervour is Jerome Bettis, a Detroit-born running back who is playing his last game
But Seattle quarterback Matt Hasselbeck makes the quickest start, leading the Seahawks to a first-quarter score
And he has the full support of the Seattle "Seahulk"
Ben Roethlisberger hits back for the Steelers before half-time, scoring a controversial one-yard touchdown
It falls to rock legend Mick Jagger and his Rolling Stones to provide some spectacular half-time entertainment
Willie Parker sets a new Super Bowl record by running in a 75-yard touchdown as the Steelers tighten their grip
A Jerramy Stevens TD gives Seattle fresh hope, but MVP Hines Ward secures the win when he scores Pittsburgh's third
Ward (left) and Bettis - who announces his retirement from the NFL - celebrate a hard-fought 21-10 victory
But no-one is happier than Steelers coach Bill Cowher, who ends 14 long years in charge without a Super Bowl win
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