Listen, that Spanish team of 2010 was one of the best teams I’ve ever seen in my life. They would literally pass any team off the pitch. Yes, it was boring to many, but that was simply their style. It was their art of football. And it brought perhaps the most success to any national team in this century.
That team from 2008 to 12 conceded ZERO goals in knock out games over three tournaments. Thats less than Spain did TONIGHT. Not bitching but this Spain today is great, but fml that Spain that won three trophies in a row is in the top three, MINIMUM, international teams EVER.
Its no different to how spain play now, high possession high press football, the difference is that 2008 team had a far more talented midfield and attacking players
The Spain vintage from 2008-12 had Iniesta and Xavi and I would definitely not call them 'boring'. Those two midfield magicians were arguably the best CAM pairing to have played the game since the turn of this century.
The problem that Spain side had that kept the goal scoring down was the opposition parking the bus. They weren't able to do much more in the face of so much possession.
2008-2012 Spain was the best national team of the 21st century and one of the best national teams in football history period, there's nothing on that level today
GJ is right!! This Spain team have broken the Euro record for consecutive wins and they play with style. They've beaten the reigning Champions (Italy), the current World cup runners up and previous winners (France), the World Cup bronze medallists in the last two editions (Croatia), and the talented hosts, Germany. They've been absolutely brilliant.
He’s right that this current Spanish team is good, he’s not right that they’re anywhere close to as good as 2008, The strength and depth of world class players in World football in the mid to late 2000s was of a higher quality than it is today, European teams like Italy, holland, Germany are not what they were and thats been reflected in how poor this tournament has been overall. Spain as good as they are are the best of what is a pretty dire bunch.
O’Hara…that’s the best international team we’ve ever seen (Spain 2008-2012). Apart from Brazil and France 98-2000. Now every team tries to play like that Spanish & Barcelona team, boring everyone to tears. Meanwhile Spain 2024 have ripped up,the blueprint and go for it.
Too soon to say this as Spain from 2008 went on to win the WC 2010 and retained the Euros in 2012, something that no other team has managed so far. This Spain side is on to a great start if they manage to win this Euros but they got much more to do before they can surpass the legacy of their predecessors.
@yoshiwoollyworld there's so much time away from that you can't say theyll be playing this well then and of course you can't assume the other nations wont improve. Too many variables to predict that all you can say rn is that they are playing brilliantly and well have to wait for them to show us how far they can go.
I’m glad they’ve swayed away from the tiki taka nonsense. Don’t get me wrong it was great to watch when it first came onto the scene but now when I watch teams (like Man City) keep possession without any intent, it’s boring and dull as hell
I wouldn’t say they’ve swayed away from it that much spain is still all about high possession high press, they just haven’t got the depth in talent to hold the ball like that 2008 team with Xavi and iniesta
2008 team were obviously better. Not only did they dominate the international scene from 2008-12 but the Barcelona team, which was largely comprised of those Spanish players, won more CL than any other in that period and reached 6 consecutive SF in a row.
@@marcus8030 he meant the 1970 team with Pele, Jairzinho and Rivelino, but my point is, don't be calling out someone for nonsense when you name Zico in the 1970 team.
That team dominated for 6 years, 2 euros and one wc, this team has played well but has won nothing yet, xavi iniesta combo is incredibly tough to argue against
Forget the names of the 2008 team, this version are actually better to watch. I can’t stand boring tiki taka. Same with any pep team. Personal preference.
@@user-jw8mn7oi7x people have become fatigued by peps style of play over the years, you have to remember though that when that 2008 team were playing that way it hadn’t really been seen before. No team prior had been talented enough to hold possession like that, it only became boring now that its been copied to death
lol! Not a chance. They would t even get the ball. More exciting and I’d sure as hell rather watch them play than any of the Spain teams from 08-14. But better? No chance in hell
I can’t believe this is even a conversation seriously not 1 and I mean not 1 player from this current Spanish team gets in they squads of 2008 2010 or 2012 only player you can name is Rodri but he’s not getting in over busquests no way
Saying this Spain team is the best one, when a Spain team won 3 international comps in a row…. Means you mustn’t have watched football in the 21st Century
I mean, am not gonna blame Ronaldo, am gonna blame the manager who doesn't have the courage to make changes to the team. And if things don't change in the world cup and you end up going down,you only have the manager to blame and not Ronaldo. Ronaldo might not know when to stop, but the manager is the guy who draws the line
For most neutrals, most want England to be eliminated. Now more so after the rubbish they had dished out. Then aga5, Netherlands will be slaughtered by Spain if they make it. So a England vs Spain would be better entertainment value for everyone.
@@StevieCEmpireofUnitedGaming This is no meet and greet, maybe you should be a coach or director of football, but no, you are another RUclips football scout that believes you know a lot, grow up.
Spain today are only looking good because the opposition is soooo poor. If they played an actual proper great team like Xavi, inesta, Busquets and that lot, then this Spain team would NOT GET THE BALL, and would be thrashed 3-0 easily. Yes ots not great to watch. But they would still beat Spain of today. So they can not say Spain today is better if they would lose. You can say they are more entertaining to watch. It you can not say they are better.
That Spanish team was basically Barcelona without Messi, they were absolutely ridiculously talented, no current team on the international stage comes anywhere close to spain 2008, and thats a sign of the times, this tournament has been pretty terrible apart from moments of quality from this Spanish team.
Spain today are only looking good because the opposition is soooo poor. If they played an actual proper great team like Xavi, inesta, Busquets and that lot, then this Spain team would NOT GET THE BALL, and would be thrashed 3-0 easily. Yes ots not great to watch. But they would still beat Spain of today. So they can not say Spain today is better if they would lose. You can say they are more entertaining to watch. It you can not say they are better.
This Spain team is good but its no where near the 2008 one
Listen, that Spanish team of 2010 was one of the best teams I’ve ever seen in my life. They would literally pass any team off the pitch. Yes, it was boring to many, but that was simply their style. It was their art of football. And it brought perhaps the most success to any national team in this century.
That team from 2008 to 12 conceded ZERO goals in knock out games over three tournaments. Thats less than Spain did TONIGHT. Not bitching but this Spain today is great, but fml that Spain that won three trophies in a row is in the top three, MINIMUM, international teams EVER.
1:43 short memories. 2007-13 Spanish side was insane. The hype was real
They were the most dominant squad over that period levels above the teams of that time.
But I enjoyed watching this team more
It’s not that crazy. They beat Croatia Italy Germany and now France.12 goals for, 3 against in 6 games. They’re pretty solid
Nah that tika taka team from 08-12 was the best but most boring. O'Hara is bang on here
Its no different to how spain play now, high possession high press football, the difference is that 2008 team had a far more talented midfield and attacking players
@@kiely4561 It is objectively different to how they play now - do people have memories like goldfish?
The Spain vintage from 2008-12 had Iniesta and Xavi and I would definitely not call them 'boring'. Those two midfield magicians were arguably the best CAM pairing to have played the game since the turn of this century.
The problem that Spain side had that kept the goal scoring down was the opposition parking the bus. They weren't able to do much more in the face of so much possession.
It was boring because it was so dominant.
Torres was banged up and injured at 2010 World Cup that’s why they didn’t score many goals. If he was fit they would have scored loads
Correct.
2008-2012 Spain was the best national team of the 21st century and one of the best national teams in football history period, there's nothing on that level today
GJ is right!!
This Spain team have broken the Euro record for consecutive wins and they play with style.
They've beaten the reigning Champions (Italy), the current World cup runners up and previous winners (France), the World Cup bronze medallists in the last two editions (Croatia), and the talented hosts, Germany.
They've been absolutely brilliant.
He’s right that this current Spanish team is good, he’s not right that they’re anywhere close to as good as 2008, The strength and depth of world class players in World football in the mid to late 2000s was of a higher quality than it is today, European teams like Italy, holland, Germany are not what they were and thats been reflected in how poor this tournament has been overall. Spain as good as they are are the best of what is a pretty dire bunch.
Croatia were runners up in 2018 and bronze in 2022
@@kiely45612008 Spain wasn't even that good honestly, they became in 2010-2012
They drew with Germany in 90 mins. How is that a win?
@@HazXboxbecause they still won the match 2-1 in ET.
O’Hara…that’s the best international team we’ve ever seen (Spain 2008-2012). Apart from Brazil and France 98-2000. Now every team tries to play like that Spanish & Barcelona team, boring everyone to tears. Meanwhile Spain 2024 have ripped up,the blueprint and go for it.
Too soon to say this as Spain from 2008 went on to win the WC 2010 and retained the Euros in 2012, something that no other team has managed so far. This Spain side is on to a great start if they manage to win this Euros but they got much more to do before they can surpass the legacy of their predecessors.
@yoshiwoollyworld there's so much time away from that you can't say theyll be playing this well then and of course you can't assume the other nations wont improve. Too many variables to predict that all you can say rn is that they are playing brilliantly and well have to wait for them to show us how far they can go.
The caller is a proper Nigel morris dancer.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
First time ive agreed with Jamie. What a casual this caller is.
I’m glad they’ve swayed away from the tiki taka nonsense. Don’t get me wrong it was great to watch when it first came onto the scene but now when I watch teams (like Man City) keep possession without any intent, it’s boring and dull as hell
I wouldn’t say they’ve swayed away from it that much spain is still all about high possession high press, they just haven’t got the depth in talent to hold the ball like that 2008 team with Xavi and iniesta
I bet you enjoy Klopp’s Liverpool with players like Salah chasing his first touch all the time
Without any intent? City destroys teams.
No where near 2008 level.
Spain 2010.
Iker Casillas.
Capdevilla, Puyol,Piqué, Ramos.
Xavi, Iniesta, Busquets.
Villa, Torres.
This team was unplayable . Best Spanish side ever.
2008 team were obviously better. Not only did they dominate the international scene from 2008-12 but the Barcelona team, which was largely comprised of those Spanish players, won more CL than any other in that period and reached 6 consecutive SF in a row.
2008 team could be the best international team ever.
@@kygodragon4782 they won the World Cup and the euros. Xavi and iniesta both better than pirlo.
@@kygodragon4782 that spanish team destroyed Italy in 2012 finals in the Euros, so no more question about it
😂 he's a Spurs fan after all
Both Spains teams are superb playing very different styles. The current side is not even the finished article. Still building.
Jamie said GJ's talking nonsense, then mentions that Brazil team of 1970 with Zico...
Zico played in the 1982 team, not 1970! 😂😂
You know what he meant tho
@@marcus8030 he meant the 1970 team with Pele, Jairzinho and Rivelino, but my point is, don't be calling out someone for nonsense when you name Zico in the 1970 team.
That team dominated for 6 years, 2 euros and one wc, this team has played well but has won nothing yet, xavi iniesta combo is incredibly tough to argue against
This don't come close to that Spain team..
It was certainly more Spanish back then.
They are not! How can he say that! This current Spain side is nowhere near the 2008 team or 2012 team. Rubbish
Same people who think Yamal is better than Messi
They're good, but I can only see one or two players at the most from this team getting in 2008. Thats probably just Carvajal at right back.
I know that the caller is saying I enjoy watching this Spanish team more than the 2010-12
Rodri would probably be on the bench. I mean, Fabregas and Alonso couldn't even get a start.
Casillas, ramos,puyol,pique,capdevila, alba,Arbeloa,xavi,iniesta, busi,alonso, fabregas,david silva, villa,torres , mata and whoever else i missed lol
This guys is so confused like England team. Better than Xavi, Iniesta, Torres, busket, David villas, Sérgio ramos,
Never in a million years is the 2024 team better than the 2008 team 😂😂
How is this anyway related to the England team...had to get that in there didn't you? Rent free 🤣
@@AM2K2 🤣🤣
@@AM2K2 everything and nothing related, just like England don't make sense nothing in there.
@@nivioify Cry
Win a game now and all of a sudden you're world beaters
Pique and ramos even Puyol were 20 times better than this defence 😊
Forget the names of the 2008 team, this version are actually better to watch. I can’t stand boring tiki taka. Same with any pep team. Personal preference.
@@user-jw8mn7oi7x people have become fatigued by peps style of play over the years, you have to remember though that when that 2008 team were playing that way it hadn’t really been seen before. No team prior had been talented enough to hold possession like that, it only became boring now that its been copied to death
@@kiely4561 Exactly, the only reason it became boring post '08 cos everyone parked the bus.
Spain 2008-2010 was the best football I’ve ever seen in my life, period. What is this guy on a bout .
I would say maybe better than the 2012 team. They weren’t great but knew how to win and beat teams off the pitch butttt no chance 2010, 2008.
lol! Not a chance. They would t even get the ball. More exciting and I’d sure as hell rather watch them play than any of the Spain teams from 08-14. But better? No chance in hell
France have been poor as opposed to England who have set the tournament alight beating all the best teams
I can’t believe this is even a conversation seriously not 1 and I mean not 1 player from this current Spanish team gets in they squads of 2008 2010 or 2012 only player you can name is Rodri but he’s not getting in over busquests no way
Nostalgia bias
This Spanish team is more enjoyable to watch 💯
Saying this Spain team is the best one, when a Spain team won 3 international comps in a row…. Means you mustn’t have watched football in the 21st Century
Xavi Iniesta Fabregas David Silva Busquects
Get some right muppets on here
It got dumped, that never went out.
Rather than debate the point they just wanna make a fool of him. Come on do better than this otherwise society is doomed
Scotland beat them.
They can be as good, need to win this euro then back it up by winning 2026 World Cup.
That Spain squad has 3 ex Ashley era NUFC players in it! Ayoze Pers, Joselu and Merino. Def not the best Spanish squad.
Rodri would be on the bench if he's lucky for that 08/12 team the rest are nowhere it
What a joke, 2008 Spain was unbelievable this Spain side is just better then the other terrible sides
08 spain team was ok ,they were much better in 10 and even better in 12.
He is spurs fan what you except they think they are bigger than arsenal
Nah that Spain 2008 and 2010 team was better than this. They would have rolled them over. France correct have the best squad in world football.
If you have a good look at Cundy,he looks a bit Downs?
I mean, am not gonna blame Ronaldo, am gonna blame the manager who doesn't have the courage to make changes to the team. And if things don't change in the world cup and you end up going down,you only have the manager to blame and not Ronaldo. Ronaldo might not know when to stop, but the manager is the guy who draws the line
Ronaldo is holding the team back and he knows it.
Classic spurs fan
They’ll lose to England 🏴
You are more Fredo than Michael.
@yoshiwoollyworldoh shut up he's right England will beat Spain
@yoshiwoollyworld I'll be back here
I'll be back lol
For most neutrals, most want England to be eliminated. Now more so after the rubbish they had dished out. Then aga5, Netherlands will be slaughtered by Spain if they make it. So a England vs Spain would be better entertainment value for everyone.
England have got potential levels still to reach
Somebody said england has the best team😂😂😂
Clown pundits and hype around English players, now reality has struck!
England will beat Spain
@@StevieCEmpireofUnitedGaming well, it's always the hope that kills, snap out of that delusion you are in, get back to reality!
@@Mary-tq4ge i actually understand football. Who are you exactly?
@@StevieCEmpireofUnitedGaming This is no meet and greet, maybe you should be a coach or director of football, but no, you are another RUclips football scout that believes you know a lot, grow up.
@Mary-tq4ge anything can happen in a final England don't let in goals this Spain team does
tiki taka 😴bore off
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Spain today are only looking good because the opposition is soooo poor.
If they played an actual proper great team like Xavi, inesta, Busquets and that lot, then this Spain team would NOT GET THE BALL, and would be thrashed 3-0 easily.
Yes ots not great to watch.
But they would still beat Spain of today.
So they can not say Spain today is better if they would lose.
You can say they are more entertaining to watch.
It you can not say they are better.
Now the nostalgic fans will swarm up here 😂😂 hey 2008 was better but they'll make it seem they were immortals 😂
They were class but so boring .
They won 3 major championships back to back. Unheard off
@GamerFrisco that's because they completely dominated they completely dominated their games
That Spanish team was basically Barcelona without Messi, they were absolutely ridiculously talented, no current team on the international stage comes anywhere close to spain 2008, and thats a sign of the times, this tournament has been pretty terrible apart from moments of quality from this Spanish team.
Dumbs spurs fan
6 games is better than 6 years? Ok 🤣🤣🤣🤣🫣🫣🫣👍
Spain today are only looking good because the opposition is soooo poor.
If they played an actual proper great team like Xavi, inesta, Busquets and that lot, then this Spain team would NOT GET THE BALL, and would be thrashed 3-0 easily.
Yes ots not great to watch.
But they would still beat Spain of today.
So they can not say Spain today is better if they would lose.
You can say they are more entertaining to watch.
It you can not say they are better.