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Author:
Rodrigo Silva
Posted:
07.21.2010

World Cup 2010 Redux: Thoughts and Reflections

So, another World Cup ends and the succeeding weeks bring a nagging sense of withdrawal  but also a chance to revisit the narratives that were played out.  The pathos of the World Cup tournament came largely from Holland’s defeat – its third in a World Cup final.  This country which has produced some of the greatest players of all time […]

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Author:
Rodrigo Silva
Posted:
07.20.2010

Spain Wins the World Cup to Become Soccer Royalty

Spain’s extraordinary win in the 2010 World Cup means the country now joins a rarefied group of soccer royalty – Brazil, Germany, Argentina, Italy and France – as one of the handful of countries to win the game’s highest honor.  The defining features of the Spanish team were their midfield dominance — Iniesta, Xavi, Fabregas  […]

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