By the time Spain lifted the FIFA World Cup trophy above the heads of more than 80,000 spectators at New York New Jersey Stadium on 19 July, the world’s largest football tournament had delivered nearly six weeks of unforgettable drama, historic firsts and compelling storylines. The first 48-team World Cup succeeded in expanding football’s global [...] The post Spain’s New Era: How La Roja Conquered the World Again appeared first on The Middle East Observer .
