Spain Masters Premiership for Skill ; La Liga has Edge but Two Nations Fail On World Stage
Evening Standard - London › November 16, 2004
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THE English and Spanish have been the best of enemies for centuries, from that fine sportsman Sir Francis Drake's sinking of the Armada in the 16th century to the equally wet Cod War at the end of the last one, but in footballing terms both countries have more in common than they may realise.
With all due respect to that study in defensive excellence otherwise known as Serie A, the Premiership and La Liga is where the action is.See the full content of this document
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Spain Masters Premiership for Skill ; La Liga has Edge but Two Nations Fail On World Stage
Jose Mourinho may consider the defending that enabled Arsenal and Tottenham to share nine goals on Saturday to a be a disgrace, an affront to his professionalism, but players and punters disagree, continuing to flock to both leagues in droves. Over half the nominees for next month's European Footballer of the Year Award ply their trade in England or Spain and, although an increased number...
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