As close to perfection as any international team will ever come

It’s 2am in Kiev and not a single member of the Spanish squad has yet left the dressing room.

As close to perfection as any international team will ever come
Tue, 03 Jul, 2012 - 01:00
Miguel Delaney

That is understandable.

They’re rejoicing in their latest, most complete victory.

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