Spain's summer of success on the football field follows on from last year's triumph in the Women's World Cup and is the culmination of decades of hard work and growth
I will also add that Joseph Guardiola emergence as the Barca first team coach in 2008 has really helped Spain. They imbibed the high pressing game style favoured by Guardiola and which incidentally bore fruits wherever he goes.
Definitely. He has had a big influence in style and also in his coaching and development of players. That said, it's not *all* down to Pep because he only took over at Barça in 2008, with Spain already having won the Euros earlier that summer...
I will also add that Joseph Guardiola emergence as the Barca first team coach in 2008 has really helped Spain. They imbibed the high pressing game style favoured by Guardiola and which incidentally bore fruits wherever he goes.
Definitely. He has had a big influence in style and also in his coaching and development of players. That said, it's not *all* down to Pep because he only took over at Barça in 2008, with Spain already having won the Euros earlier that summer...