Greats of yesteryear can’t see past Spain

IT will be like a South African airlift today in Madrid as more than 2,200 Spanish fans fly out to join the 17,000 that are already in Johannesburg.

Another 17 million at least will be watching on television tomorrow night – that was the estimated peak audience for the semi-final against Germany – and from Barcelona to Badajoz they’re preparing for the biggest fiesta of all time.

Never short of confidence – some might say overconfidence – Spain has been further boosted by forecasts of victory from a trustworthy source.