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In pictures: Spain celebrates

Victorious Spain to return to heroes' welcome

Victorious Spain to return to heroes' welcome (AFP)

Spain's footballers were on Monday expected to make a glorious home-coming, after successfully defending their European championship title and making history as the first team to record back-to-back wins in the competition.

Just minutes after the side's 4-0 win against Italy in Kiev, workers had finished erecting a massive stage for a victory party next to Madrid's famed Cibeles stone fountain, depicting the goddess of nature on a chariot being hauled by lions.

Captain Iker Casillas and the rest of "La Furia Roja" will then be greeted by King Juan Carlos before being hailed by fans in an open-top bus that will travel through the capital's streets. 

Spain coach hails 'great era'

Spain coach hails 'great era' (bbc)

Coach Vicente del Bosque hails Spain's "great generation of footballers" after winning Euro 2012.

FYI/Viewpoint: Does football unite Spain? (bbc)

Interesting Article in the BBC:

World Cup victory has put the national flag proudly on display across Spain. Yet for some - including Basques and Catalans - the flag clashes with their aspirations for greater self-rule.

Here Walter Oppenheimer, a Catalan journalist with the Spanish daily El Pais, examines the impact of World Cup euphoria in Spain.

//news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/europe/10610414.stm

This's why the elements of Hezbollah and agents of IRR fear

Reza Pahlavi so much! Because, Reza Pahlavi is an asset. Mousavi, Kahroubi, Rajavi et al are liability.

Spain's Cute Little Royal Princess' Get to Touch World Cup

So Mummany:

Infanta Leonor of Spain ( Future Queen in Line of Succession) and sister Infanta Sofía of Spain

(NOTE: To Watch Double Click Here )

FYI/The Spanish World Cup squad were greeted by King Juan Carlos

Spain's victorious World Cup squad have returned to Madrid amid scenes of joyous celebration in the capital city.

They were taken to a nearby hotel to eat and rest before heading to the Royal Palace for a reception with the Spanish royal family.

King Juan Carlos was accompanied by his wife, Queen Sofia, his eldest daughter, Princess Elena, and his son Prince Felipe and his wife Letizia.

"Thank you champions, in the name of all of Spain and all Spaniards," he said after personally greeting each of the players.

"This is a well deserved victory for an exceptional team which thrilled the hearts of all Spaniards. You brought together all Spaniards, made our dreams a reality and projected the name of Spain around the world."

The squad then moved on to the Moncloa Palace to be greeted by Prime Minister Zapatero, who singled out match-winner Iniesta for special praise.

Immediately after scoring the winning goal, the 26-year-old had taken off his Spain shirt to reveal a white T-shirt bearing the message: "Dani Jarque: always with us".

Jarque collapsed and died at the age of 26 in August 2009 following a training session with his Espanyol team.

"He represents like no-one else good football and human qualities," Zapatero said of Iniesta. "I want to make a special mention of somebody who yesterday remembered someone who is no longer with us when he scored the winning goal.

"There is no better role model for our youths, given his talent and personal qualities. Thank you Iniesta for remembering Dani yesterday during an unforgettable day for Spain."

Well

what on earth world cup football has to do with monarchy????????????????????????????

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Thinking about it, some of the FIFA players have one thing in common with monarchies but do not want to mention it here.

Muchas Gracias Tapesh Jaan

Thanks for Sharing !

viva españa y viva el rey

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Niloufar Farsi Jaan ... ;0)))

Not Really ...

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Hee Hee

darius

well ok, but don't you think there should at least be a tiny bit of wit or humour when you are 'kidding'?! or is that not part of royal 'humour'? i guess when you are a characterless royal sycophant, you 'laugh' as soon as you feel royalty wants you to.

btw, i hear the spanish queen is quite left wing in her political views.

enjoy your royal feast. i won't disturb your fantasy world any more.

Niloufar Farsi Jaan ... ;0)))

Cheshmeh Hassood Koor ...

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Disclaimer: Just Kidding !

this is a good reason

for banning royal sycophants from football matches!

disclaimer: just kidding!

The strength of Spanish democracy

if deeper and wider than the kind of democracy it holds. Spaniards, in my opinion, have matured beyond most people in the world in terms of understanding what it takes to have and uphold fundamental civil liberties and values. They also understand where to hold the line on going back into historical pains and wedges. Recent issues with Judge Garzon exemplifies that.

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Brother Kadivar...

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