Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque was quick to pay tribute to the Netherlands following his side’s World Cup final victory in Soccer City.
Andreas Iniesta’s goal in extra-time gave the Spanish their first ever World Cup success and Del Bosque said: “First of all, I should congratulate our opponents.
“They made it very difficult for us to play comfortably. It was a very intense match and congratulations to them.”
“The dressing room is delighted, ecstatic. But Spain, the country, deserves this World Cup. This goes beyond sport. We have to celebrate.
“All the people have been behind us in Spain and we are delighted to reward them with this victory.”
Meanwhile, Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas has had to make do with a place on the bench throughout the entire tournament, but he said winning the trophy made up for all his frustration.
“I was a bit down because I had not played as much as I wanted, but in the end it was all worth it,” said Fabregas, who came on as a substitute to set up Iniesta’s winner.
“The fans have been fantastic, the rock on which we base everything, and I hope in two years time we will have more joy at the Euros.”
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