Spanish press not happy to see Webb again

HOWARD WEBB’S appointment as referee for the World Cup final has been greeted with dismay by the Spanish press.

Webb was made the media’s scapegoat for Spain’s shock defeat by Switzerland in their opening Group H game.

Spanish sports daily Marca said: “Bad news – Webb will referee the final.” Sports newspaper AS said Webb’s appointment was “debatable” and that he had made two mistakes in the game against Switzerland. Barcelona-based sports daily Mundo Deportivo said: “Bad memories for La Roja (The Reds).”