And give up 20 million a year? There is no way he will do that. He is just happy to train with Real Madrid and earn a fortune until June 2024 when his contract expires.
Still holds the records for the most bookings. 16 bookings and 4 red cards. That was an epic game (more of wrestling match at times) with so many big names Figo, Ronaldo, Deco, Gomes, Robben, Van Bommel, Sneijder, Van Persie among others.
I remember the TV cameras picking up the red carded Deco, Van Bronckhorst & Boulahrouz sitting together on the steps watching the rest of the match lol. Crazy game.
Luis de la Fuente is the new Spanish NT coach He led Spain U21s to 2 final appearances (1 win) in a row in the U21 Euros. Apparently his style of play is the same as Luis Enrique's (endless passing that will bore fans to death). More misery for Spanish fans. It looks like the 10-year trophy drought will continue for a bit longer.
why bit longer? Could take awhile if ever. They only won trophies to a Golden Generation. is there such a thing anyways? So much overhype and lacking in numerous positions too.
Spain will never repeat what they achieved between 2008 and 2012. That was a very special team with very special players all over the field in defense midfield and attack.
Never say never !! They just need one or two decent scorers / strikers … they turfed up two amazing midfielders in Pedri then Gavi so a striker or two is not impossible. Fati would have been part of the answer but he’s completely fecked up, sadly
They do have a great midfield but their forward and defense no where near the same level. Im not saying they will never win a trophy again, just the complete dominance they had from 2008 to 2012 is almost impossible to replicate. Casillas, Ramos, Puyol, Pique, Busquets, Xabi Alonso, Xavi, Iniesta, Villa , Fabregas....... World class players all over the pitch all in their absolute peak for club and country, its incredibly rare to see and keep at that level for 3 tournaments.
Brazil’s midfield trio is very attack minded. It’s usually not a good idea to use a midfield like that against quality opposition. You can get punished. Fortunately for them, Croatia don’t have the players up front to punish them. As Croatian players get tired, Brazil should still take care of business.
Aesthetically, it hurts my eyes to see so many players wear yellow and dye their hair platinum blonde. Romania also pulled off something like this at WC 98.
both, lol in any case Brazil winning is for best. not convinced Croatia can beat Netherlands-Argentina and also Brazil vs Dutch or Argentina is more interesting SF. if Argentina makes SF they need the harder SF opponent which is Brazil