Germans can take crown of jaded champions

The odds are on Spain to retain their European crown for good reason.

Germans can take crown of jaded champions
Fri, 08 Jun, 2012 - 01:00
David Shonfield

No country has ever won three major tournaments in a row. Spain have the talent, they have the tactics, they have the desire and obviously they have the experience. This is their time.

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