The Confederations Cup is interesting. It served Spain very well to take part and then go on to win the 2010 World Cup. We knew the stadiums, the atmosphere, the conditions and also the difficulties of a tournament which simulated the World Cup format.
“I grew up in Chicago, and there was always snow. In Los Angeles there never was, so we would always import snow!”
“Most successful men have not achieved their distinction by having some new talent or opportunity that was at hand.”