John Molinaro
writes and broadcasts at CBC Sports
World Cup fraternity set to welcome new member
Spain did soccer fans all around the world (except in Germany, of course) a big favour Wednesday night.
Not only did La Roja’s 1-0 victory over the Germans send them through to Sunday’s final against the Netherlands in Johannesburg, but it also ensures that we will see a new name etched on the World Cup trophy.
How refreshing. Nothing against the Germans – they would have been worthy champions had they defeated the Dutch.
But from a neutral point of view, the chance to witness a country win the World Cup for the first time – something that hasn’t happened since France took the crown on home soil in 1998 – is very exciting.
It also breathes new life into a competition that is the sporting equivalent of an exclusive country club.
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