Eleven years ago today, Spain ended their 44-year wait for a major title win, defeating Germany 1-0 in the final at Euro 2008.
Then-Liverpool striker Fernando Torres scored the only goal of the match, chipping a pass from Xavi beyond Jens Lehmann to begin Spain's reign of dominance in world football.
The tournament was to be Spain's last under Aragones, with Vicente del Bosque taking over the job in July 2008. The side were able to build on the success of the Euros under Del Bosque, going on to win the World Cup in South Africa two years later, and retaining their European title in 2012.
Do you think 'El Nino' is the best No.9 of Spain in the recent decade?
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fehabdoy
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No, that's a title for David Villa he's also Spain's all time leading goalscorer
he had number 7 not 9 but yes I agree he is better 🤓
huuekmnrz
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best Striker Torres
Jutilmop
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No, that's a title for David Villa he's also Spain's all time leading goalscorer
Naclprsuy
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yes he is
Edoo87
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OTD: I am reach 47.000 likes after last hot comment
SmithJones
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Villa or Torres. It's like choosing between CR7 and Messi. You'll have only arguments no verdict.
SmithJones
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I think so
Zeampsyz
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(cosmos) Ghana win 2_1
Zeampsyz
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Ghana win 2_1
Adamsbandawo
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No
“Muna”11
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OTD, El Niño won it for Spain 11 years ago in the Euro 2008.
stevenmwamba7
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yes
Mayas7
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xavi: messi deserved this
particles
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What a shot !
rucksacker
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the first jersey i purchased with a player’s name on it 😢 Spain Euro 2008, Fernando Torres
hero666
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the beginning of an era
languider
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What a goal this was man... still remember this game vividly
ooplm199
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Messi doesn't have clutch gene. Thats why he always came up small in big tournaments. Always relying on his teammates greatness to succeed. He is a "friendly game player".
yellow6
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Torres is a great player he even risk his injury to play for his national team in the FIFAWorldCup in 2010 and he wasn't fully recovered but they won the world cup 🏆
regman
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Went on to win the 2010 World Cup and 2012 Euros. Nobody will ever top that. Definition of the golden generation
Chinyerers
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11 years.. Bruuuuuuuuuuuh I still remember the playing good old pes 2008 with my oldde brother on the afternoon whilst watching the #euro2008 every night and praising Torres 😂😂. But hey...11 is a really long time but I still remember like it was yesterday :)