世界盃專欄:Nadal Says Spaniards Must Beleive in World Cup Title
WORLD CUP 2006 June 14, 2006
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Nadal Says Spaniards Must Beleive in World Cup Title
By Rafael Nadal/DPA
I must confess: I don't know where to start from. If I can remember right,
this is the first time I'm writing a column for any publication.
I love soccer and the World Cup fascinates me! My uncle Miguel Angel played
in the past three World Cups (United States, France and Korea/Japan) and
because of that my family and I become apprehensive before the World Cup’s
kick off. I have to say that this time I was not as nervous as the previous
World Cups because I had my focus (and nervousness) in Roland Garros.
Unfortunately I haven’t had much time to watch the matches, although I did
manage to see a few. The match I enjoyed the best so far was Argentina
against Cote d'Ivoire. I also enjoyed watching Sweden, even thought they
were unable to impose their style: counterpunching.
Spain has a young but experienced team. Most of the Spaniards play for good
European teams, which make them more used to the pressure of important
matches.
Spain also has an experienced coach in Luis Aragones. My uncle Miguel Angel
played for him in Mallorca and said that Aragones is one of the most
incredible coaches he has ever played for.
I think that Spain must believe that they can win the title. Maybe that's
what has been missing for them to win their first World Cup trophy.
We have a lot of great players in the Spanish soccer team but I believe
that the mental aspect is a key factor that will determine whether we will
win or lose. In my opinion Germany and Italy are teams that in the past were
better prepared mentally and because of that they have been so successful.
Without a doubt, Brazil is the favorite. I think that they have a dream team,
however there is a big gap between being the best and winning it all. There
are also many aspects that can help or thwart the teams during the World Cup
such as pressure, luck, etc… especially in the second round, when losers go
home.
Underneath Brazil, there are many teams at the same level. I believe that
England has a very compact team; that the Germans are usual winners and are
playing at home; that France is a mystery; and Italy always has a shot. Not
to mention Argentines always play their hearts out.
Before I finish this column I must say that I’m extremely happy for winning
Roland Garros. I hope that when the World Cup ends our players can feel the
same joy as I did. This would mean that we would have won the World Cup. Go
Spain!!!
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