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After winning the 2024 World Cup, the Spanish national team visited the royal palace for an audience with King Felipe VI, who praised their 'epic' journey and values of unity and perseverance. The King noted the victory echoes the 2023 Women's World Cup win, marking a historic moment for Spanish football. During celebrations, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez gave an interview to La 1 television, thanking the Spanish Football Federation, coaching staff, and players. He invoked the late coach Luis Aragonés's famous quote—'Finals are not to be played, but to be won'—and looked ahead to the 2030 World Cup, where Spain will be host. Sánchez expressed confidence in achieving a 'hat trick' of World Cup titles, building on the current two consecutive wins.
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Hupu Football News — July 21st — After winning the World Cup, the Spanish national team visited the royal palace for an audience with King Felipe VI. The King delivered a speech full of pride and affirmation, describing the team's journey as "epic" — marked by hard work, a spirit of overcoming adversity, and the perseverance to ultimately claim the championship. He also emphasized that the team's success on the field had silenced previous criticism.
In his address, the King praised the values demonstrated by the team: unity, generosity, patience, and adherence to their own style. He noted that Spain had become world champions again after 16 years, and highlighted that this achievement echoes the 2023 Women's World Cup victory, together writing a historic chapter for Spanish football.
Felipe VI concluded by thanking the team for the joy they brought to the nation and encouraged the players to fully enjoy every moment of the celebration. "This is what you have earned," the King said, expressing his belief that this team has become part of Spanish sports history, and that this victory will forever remain in the fans' memories.
Prime Minister Sánchez Looks Ahead to 2030
During Spain's championship celebration, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez gave an interview to La 1 television, looking ahead to the 2030 World Cup.
Sánchez said:
"First of all, I want to thank the Spanish Football Federation. I know they have made tremendous efforts to bring everyone together here to share this glory. Secondly, I want to express endless gratitude to the coaching staff and all the players for the wonderful matches, fighting spirit, and ultimate victory. We have thoroughly enjoyed your performance."
"You have truly embodied Aragones' famous saying — 'Finals are not to be played, but to be won.' Now that we have won two in a row, why not aim higher? In 2030, we can fully expect to make it three, especially since Spain will be the host nation."
Source: Mundo Deportivo
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