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    Spain relapse in Bloemfontein

    By Eduardo Alvarez

    Thursday, June 25, 2009

    Spain suffered a phenomenal relapse into their old ways by losing to a disciplined US squad in their semi-final match of the Confederations Cup. Once again in sport, the favourite was defeated by the underdog, and once again in football Spain underachieved in a major tournament. Five factors had an instrumental influence in the outcome of the match when analysed from the Spanish point of view: 1: "La caraja" The meaning of this word (not to be confused with its masculine, ruder version) is ...

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