SPANISH LA ROJA HUMILIATION : FRANCE 98 REPEATS IN BRAZIL 14 Today,June 13,exactly 16 years ago Spanish national team stormed France unbeaten and ranked number one was beaten 3-2 by lowly rated Nigerias Super Eagles(who also did not go beyond second round) the defeat that sent out the star-studded Spanish side from the tournament at the group stage. Todays 5-1 spanking by HollandsOrange team is worse than disgrace for a defending champions coming to the championship as FIFA ranked number one.It was also a sweet revenge for the Netherlands that avenged the cup final match 1-0 in the 116th minutes of the game. Spanish coach,Del Bosque who returned to this tournament with 16 of the players that played four years ago seemed to take things for granted to meet much more than he bargained for in the much rejuvenated Netherland side with just six players that participated in South Africa 10, De Bosque dropped back at home and on the bench the key players that worked seriously and with determination for the team to qualify for the finals and maintain number one spot in FIFA ranking..Notable players not in the squad include Negredo(Man City,premier league champions,) Llorente (Juventus,Serie A champions) Carzola, Jesus Navas fleet footed right winger. Even David Villa the highest Spanish player highest goal scorer who is in the squad was on the bench.
Posted on: Fri, 13 Jun 2014 21:44:36 +0000