Vicente Del Bosque, world champion in South Africa 2010 at the helm of the Spanish soccer team, said on Friday that this success could be achieved thanks to the conjunction that occurred with “a united, tough and very intelligent team.”
Ten years after that July 11, 2010, in which Spain won the World Cup in South Africa by defeating the Netherlands (1-0) with a goal from Andrés Iniesta in overtime, Del Bosque recalled those moments before the final «with a great sense of responsibility and contained nerves because there was a lot at stake ».
«We were aware of what was happening in each square, neighborhood or Spanish city and that was also a source of pride but also of greater responsibility. I know it is only football, but we made many people happy, “he said.
For Del Bosque, that success was achieved by having a “recognized style of play, good personal relationships in the dressing room, a close-knit team and very good players.”
«We achieved a united, hard and very intelligent team. The spirit was founded in a residence similar to that of the INEF in Madrid and there we were taking steps, step by step, that when you see them as time you think we are right, “he confessed.
The former Spanish coach highlighted that with that group there was “a mimicry that went from top to bottom because from the first team a certain style of soccer moved with boys who have been more than soccer players.”
Del Bosque, who attended a tribute event in Madrid on the tenth anniversary of that feat of the Spanish team, wanted to remember Ángel María Villar, president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation during his years as coach.
«I want to remember Ángel Villar, who has been at the helm of the Federation for 30 years. He is a kind man, who has been good for football and always had women’s and grassroots football in mind, apart from coaching or facilities. He was one of the architects of the world title, “he said.
Del Bosque assured that in these difficult times in which the health crisis of the Covid-19 is still latent, that you can “enjoy soccer is milk.”
“Just as in the 2010 crisis, football and sports generate a bit of optimism that was so much in Spanish society. At the time we sent a very positive message to society because we also saw many people identified with the Spanish team, “he said.
«We received an extraordinary idea from Luis Aragonés and what we tried was to do it a little in our own way, being careful. I always told the players that they should speak highly of the former coach, “he concluded.
«I encourage Casillas to run for president»
Vicente Del Bosque declared this Friday that if Iker Casillas wants to be president of the Spanish Football Federation, he encourages him because “he would do it for sure.” Casillas, Porto’s goalkeeper and member of the Spanish team that won two European Cups and a World Cup between 2008 and 2012, resigned a few weeks ago to stand for the FEF elections that are scheduled for August 17, despite the fact that he had previously stated your intention to attend them.
«I do not know his intentions, but Iker has always defended the Spain jersey with great pride and remains the second player with the most matches in the team. The future we do not know where it is but if he liked to be president ahead, I encourage him. I would do it for sure, “said Del Bosque. Irene Lozano, president of the Higher Sports Council (CSD), avoided commenting on Iker Casillas’ position as it was” a personal decision. ”
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