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Football Daily – Spain’s Era of Dominance

September 24, 2026September 24, 2026grace

Mark Chapman sits down with Guillem Balague and Rafa Benitez to explore how Spain developed a system capable of delivering sustained footballing success. The guests discuss the foundations of Spain’s long-term strategy, its close connection with Barcelona’s academy and the contribution of the Basque region. Jordi Gratacos, who served as International Director of Academies from […]

Nico Williams, Ferran Torres, and Spain’s versatile World Cup dominance | World Cup 2026

July 21, 2026grace

As the second half of extra time unfolded in Sunday’s World Cup final, it was evident that Argentina intended to make Spain endure a grueling contest. Every tackle was fiercely committed. Their backline worked tirelessly to cut off the service routes that striker Mikel Oyarzabal typically thrives on, forcing Spain to fire eleven of their […]