The first time Spain winning the World Cup (after making it to the finals for the first time ever too)! The first time an European country winning the World Cup which was held outside of Europe! The first time a team which lost their opening match went on to win the World Cup!!!!
But more than that, in terms of football, they are IMHO on top of the world. In 2008, they achieved the status of being the best in Europe. Now, they they without the shadow of a doubt the best in the world!!!!
They started out as favourites in the view of many - and when they made it to the finals, many also were sure they would win it. They did.
But what i was happy about was the manner in which they won it - they won the World Cup by playing football!!!!
Duh? No. They really played some nice football. They kicked the ball around with great skill and when the opportunity came, they put the ball into the back of the net.
There has been some great football teams in the past - but seriously, looking at how Spain played, i seriously doubt if any team in the world - past or present - can beat them (i'm not saying no one can ever beat them - the ball is round after all).
They have the best midfielders around, they have a potent strike force that even with an obviously not match-fit Torres, they can still win, they have an excellent goalie and a strong defence. On top of that, they have a coach who seems to understand what football is all about - and who is not afraid of 'offending' the stars in the team.
If there is a weakness, i have to say it is the lack of pace of the defenders - and Robben exposed that in the finals recently.
But they have a goalie to cover for that!
I wonder if they can still perform in 2012. But for now, they are the best in the world.
Pics taken from various sites online
*Their brilliant alternative remake of the Carpenters' classic - never fails to raise a smile on my face when i listen to it.
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