How do Spain produce so many talented, grounded footballers? Let’s look at the production line that helped mould Xavi, Iniesta, Silva and Torres, and learn about the rules of the factory floor.
Author: neil
Jamie Carragher: The Spanish Inquisition
I met Jamie Carragher in Madrid recently – we were both chasing an interview with Xavi. It was a pleasure to talk with Jamie about Spanish football’s influence at Liverpool, and in England … and about Xavi.
Fernando Torres – talisman
Out of form and out of favour at Chelsea, Fernando Torres still made the cut for Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque. Why? You have to look to the striker’s talismanic past, for Spain and here, at Atletico Madrid.
Aragonés vs Raúl
During qualification for Euro 2008, Luis Aragonés, then Spain coach, faced off against a majority of supporters over his decision to drop Raúl, then the all-time leading goalscorer. After training in Madrid, the coach and one angry fan faced off in front of national television cameras.
