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Spain finish the year as No. 1
In a surprise to absolutely no one, European champions Spain have ended the year as the world’s number one-ranked nation in the latest FIFA rankings.
			Jonathan Wilson: The Question - why has 4-4-2 been superseded by 4-2-3-1? | 				Sport
Jonathan Wilson: The Question - why has 4-4-2 been superseded by 4-2-3-1? | Sport
guardian.co.uk — Spain lift the European Championship trophy Spain switched their 4-2-3-1 system in the Euro 2008 semis before... landing the trophy. Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Images (more) Jonathan Wilson: The Question - why has 4-4-2 been ...
Spain Finishes 2008 as the World’s Top Team
rainorshinesoccer.com — FIFA released its final list of world rankings for 2008 by placing Spain at the top of... the list and naming them this year’s “Team of the Year”. Since winning UEFA Euro 2008 the Spaniards have remained perfect, capping off a memorable year for Spanish soccer... (more) Spain Finishes 2008 as the World’s Top Team
Remaking the game with Spanish passion
iht.com — In 2008, Spanish "olé" soccer was an inspiration. (more) Remaking the game with Spanish passion
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