Spanish mind game

Spain are emphasising team psychology, with the walls of their team hotel in Gniewino, Poland daubed in words of advice.

Sat, 02 Jun, 2012 - 01:00

Some examples? “History doesn’t make you a champion — but humility does”. “History doesn’t win you games — effort does.” “History doesn’t score goals — talent does.”

Meanwhile, injured duo David Villa and Carles Puyol visited the squad yesterday.

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