Gunner Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 Xavi hails club-like Spain "This is modern football," says Barcelona ace Barcelona midfielder Xavi believes Spain's tight-knit group of players gives the national side a club feel about it. Reigning European Champions Spain are favourites to win their first ever World Cup in South Africa this summer and further strengthened their case with a 2-0 win against France in midweek. Xavi has hailed his nation's "modern" style of play and compared it to that of Barcelona and Arsenal, who are both famed for their free-flowing attractive football. "Our style of game is very similar to the work in Barca or Arsenal," said Xavi. "This is modern football. "Spain have still not found success in the World Cup but the squad is very concentrated and all the companions are in a compact group. "In that sense, Spain appear more like a club than a national team." The win in the Stade de France prolonged Spain's incredible record of 42 wins in their last 45 fixtures and that run is expected to continue this summer having been drawn in Group H with Switzerland, Honduras and Chile. "At the minute Spain are in a good run of form and the supporters are happy with our game," added Xavi. "I personally am happy to be in this group. Candidates "It is important to be in the list of candidates for the title in South Africa but without confidence and a cool head it cannot be done." Xavi is aware of the hype Spain are generating ahead of the finals, but he is keen to remind people that Brazil and Italy still have many World Cup winners within their squads. 2002 World Cup winners Brazil are currently captained by Inter defender Lucio, who was part of the success in Japan and South Korea, while midfielders Kaka and Gilberto Silva are also medal holders. Current holders Italy are expected to bring a host of players who were part of their successful squad in Germany 2006, and Xavi insists their knowhow could prove vital this time around. "For me, the squads that have won the World Cup before are bigger favourites than us," admitted Xavi. "Their history is important and other teams will have chances in this tournament." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badman Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 spain will be hype come world cup sorry to say they wont get far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Posted March 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 spain will be hype come world cup sorry to say they wont get far How far is not far? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojo Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 lol I dont want to point out the obvious... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Infamous Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 They(barca and spain) have some of the best strikers in the world Arsenal hmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK VICTIM Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 The comparisons are about the team playing style not individuals but i suppose you were being a stupid f*ck*ng prick as you can't be that stupid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickenCottage Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 spain will be hype come world cup sorry to say they wont get far Look at the players Spain AREN'T taking and compare it to the likes of England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TF S4DK Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 Bar injury to Torres AND Villa, Spain should take it home easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kompressor Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 If Spain dont take it somthing wouldvegone wrong, even if say Torres is out injured they should still have enough to take it comfortably. embaressment of riches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HangTheDJ Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 lol I dont want to point out the obvious... lol, trust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkman Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 lol @ them winning it 'easily' and 'comfortably' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michel Kane Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 lol @ them winning it 'easily' and 'comfortably' :!: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n/a Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 lol @ them winning it 'easily' and 'comfortably' :!: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TF S4DK Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 lol @ them winning it 'easily' and 'comfortably' Reading obviously isnt a strong point of yours. There a reason the word 'should' was put before either quoted word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkman Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 Either way, they're not that much better than the other top teams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Gayle Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 Either way, they're not that much better than the other top teams Behave The 3 gks they have > _____________ The Midfield > ___________ The Midfielders that DONT start > ____________ The strikers > _____________ Dont even seem impressed with Brazil TBH, shocked im even saying that Spain or England to win it, Holland to play the best footy but not win it, Hunterlarr to merk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BATTY BOY BUM BANDIT Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 Theyve easily got the strongest squad, but its not like Italy or Argentina couldnt dead them on any given day tbh. Brazil to win it imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 some off-key opinions in this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kompressor Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 lol @ them winning it 'easily' and 'comfortably' Reading obviously isnt a strong point of yours. There a reason the word 'should' was put before either quoted word. i felt like making a similar point earlier, anyone who doesnt think pound 4 pound, spain shouldnt win or are by far favourites to win the world cup just isn't paying attention. of course anyone can beat anyone on any given day but Spain vs ------------- Your money would be on Spain right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Planet Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 some off-key opinions in this thread It's just fashionable to say the opposite of what most people think in this room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Somalian Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 hold tight spains world cup cameo of talking up sh*t then gettin knocked out in the 2nd round or quarters bloody bunch of nancy's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BATTY BOY BUM BANDIT Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 hold tight spains world cup cameo of talking up sh*t then gettin knocked out in the 2nd round or quarters bloody bunch of nancy's Thing is though everyone said this before Euro 2008 as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heero Yuy Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 lol @ them winning it 'easily' and 'comfortably' :!: c/s tekkers throughout is just too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Gayle Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 spain dont have a golden generation this is a platinum generation technically mentally athleticism atm >____ something in water over there Its mad how many sick players they have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkman Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 lol @ them winning it 'easily' and 'comfortably' Reading obviously isnt a strong point of yours. There a reason the word 'should' was put before either quoted word. i felt like making a similar point earlier, anyone who doesnt think pound 4 pound, spain shouldnt win or are by far favourites to win the world cup just isn't paying attention. of course anyone can beat anyone on any given day but Spain vs ------------- Your money would be on Spain right now. I agree they are favourites but saying they should win comfortably is stupid. The other top teams are not that sh*t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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