Frank Blue wrote:
My thoughts from last night's game. Were Spain better? Yes. Did italy deserve that scoreline? No.
Prandelli really made a mess of it using his 3 subs with half an hour to go. That is a huge risk and it backfired - OK who can predict an injury like that, but things happen and italy were out of options. the game was over from then on, but Spain in total control just kept on beating Italy's 10 men. Hardly fair, as some italian players also needed replacing.
Best international team ever? Still a matter of debate. been so many over the years and training and tactics change.
Currently the best in Europe, but no overwhelmingly so, as the Portugese could have possibly beaten them.
I reckon it's quite unfair to fault them for struggling in one game tbf. Spain have looked pretty comfortable winning three tournaments on the bounce, and I would not dare bet against them to win the World Cup in 2014. It just seems that their keep-ball style can't be stopped. At least not when they're up for it.
Portugal had a good go at them and were unlucky. But on another day, you could argue that Spain would tear them a new one. I really think this side is the best international team of all time.