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Waka Waka, Minions And A Psychic Octopus: Recalling Spain's 2010 World Cup Run

Spain is back in the World Cup final since winning it all in 2010 over the Netherlands in Johannesburg at the first ever edition to be hosted on the African continent. In those 16 years, much has changed (i.e, the number of qualified teams) while some things have stayed the same (Lionel Messi and Ronaldo still playing). For fans both young and old, the Spain team that brought home its first World Cup between two European championships (2008 and 2012) was a dynasty. La Roja defined a style of play – known as Tika Tika – that combined artistry, intricate passing, and a flair for creativity on th...