well, euro 2012 is finally over. What should I say ya?
For me, after days of burning the midnight oil to catch the live coverage, I am glad to say its finally over and I can have a good night sleep without having to mumble about the results and how bad the performance my favorite team ><'.... ( you all know what I mean , right?)
So, as expected by pundits from all around the world, Spain emerges as champion and writes themselves into the history book by successive tournament victory in year 2008 and 2012. In addition to the World Cup they win in 2012, this 'golden generation' of gifted and skillful Spanish footballer overcome all odds against them and become the most successful national team in football history.
Winning 3 major tournament in 4 years, an astounding achievement which no football pundits and fans can imagine in this competitive and 'cut throat' football arena. Why the Spanish can be so great? Why ' La Loha' never fails to produce skillful footballers while the likes of England and France struggle to keep up with their effort? The foremost factor lies in their training academy and their league regulation, which promises the growth of potential and young football talents. How do they do that?
Simple, give the young players a chance to play with the senior players, learn from them and sharpen their mastery on the techniques and skills of football. The La Liga has been outstanding in executing this policy and its not long before footballing committee of other nation follow their footsteps. Personally, this is the most primarily and essential measures to enhance the potential of local talents. Let the youngsters play, let them show of their skills and lead them to the highest level of competitiveness. This is the' golden theory 'of football and no teams can run away from that regardless the formation and techniques they practice in their squad.
Well, for me, although EPL is the best league in the world, I think that it's policy is tarnishing their own national team. On and on, the three lions fail to lift up their potential as football power house by playing poorly and under par in every competition. The reason? Local players especially the youngster don't have an even share of match appearance because the squad of top teams is occupied by ' star' player from all walks of nationality.
To sum up, Spain and England has the best league in the world but the La Liga has the right policy to bring out the maximum potential of Spanish player while EPL is doing the reverse. Well, Euro is over and fans is anticipating World Cup 2016 in Brazil. Will the Europeans continue to roar or Brazil takes back the driving seat in football ? Until then, fans shall wait 2 years for another heart- breaking, adrenaline pumping and tremendous footballing event. ^^
Just for fun, here is a summarize of the performances of the top teams in Euro 2012...
England- A popular footballing brand which lacks in quality and possession.
Holland- Poor performance with the ' star player' failing to find their form.
Germany- A great footballing lesson for a team of high potential and great playing style.
Italy- A surprising performance but a heartbreaking finish.
France- A squad which is still in building process and lacks consistency
Portugal- A squad with great ability but too reliable on key player
Spain- Play their best match at the most appropriate time
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