I think the fact it is against the European Champs who have won 15 straight and are thought of as the best team in the world atm makes it huge. Plus it is not in the group stages (like portugal win) and will qualify them for a final makes it even bigger.
Spain's run had to end sometime though. I think this set back could make them even more dangerous and resolute next year. Just as the Brazil game wil for Italy (after they change up some players and tweak their system)
I think they'll choke in the World Cup because they're Spain. They're supposed to choke. But it's not a bad team. They dominated the entire game. With a little bit of luck they could have won 5-0. If you miss chances, it's your own fault though.
I think the fact it is against the European Champs who have won 15 straight and are thought of as the best team in the world atm makes it huge. Plus it is not in the group stages (like portugal win) and will qualify them for a final makes it even bigger.
Spain's run had to end sometime though. I think this set back could make them even more dangerous and resolute next year. Just as the Brazil game wil for Italy (after they change up some players and tweak their system)
I think the fact it is against the European Champs who have won 15 straight and are thought of as the best team in the world atm makes it huge. Plus it is not in the group stages (like portugal win) and will qualify them for a final makes it even bigger.
Spain's run had to end sometime though. I think this set back could make them even more dangerous and resolute next year. Just as the Brazil game wil for Italy (after they change up some players and tweak their system)
Was the red card a straight red or second yellow. I saw the ref go straight to red I think. If so maybe they can have the decision over turned for the final.
Was the red card a straight red or second yellow. I saw the ref go straight to red I think. If so maybe they can have the decision over turned for the final.
Absalutely loving it. Lately spain were becoming soo arrogant i just hoped that they'll lose and thank god they did. Congrats to all the americans in this forum.
Fulham want him. I think it would be a good move. There are other clubs who want him too. Marseille and PSG being among them IIRC, but he should go to Fulham IMO.
When I was in Spain all the ppl I talked to were resigned to national team failure. I think there is more pressure on Italy because their people expect so much.
But while Spain are chokers in tournaments this confederations cup is not a mark to judge by. Team want the world cup alot more and Spain have broken their curse by winning Euro last year. They are contenders for the WC as much as Brazil and More so than Italy, France and Germany