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How Spain's Extra-Time World Cup Win Over Argentina Was 'An Appointment With History'

NEW YORK NEW JERSEY STADIUM — After Spain’s support staff had laid out the game plan, explained the tactics, told the players how they would best position themselves to make this Sunday one they’d never want to forget as opposed to one they’d never be able to, coach Luis de la Fuente addressed his team. "Gentlemen, we have an appointment with history," the 65-year-old manager told his players before extra time began. "We want to be there first, and then in the extra time, I just said, ‘Look, we are doing a great job. The match is controlled, but this is a final, and we are up against Argentina...