For no particular reason, I'm reposting my piece on the history and secrets of Spain's impenetrable defence, made in 1960s' Amsterdam. Free link as.ft.com/r/09667276-0... @financialtimes.com as.ft.com/r/ff9c7de9-c...
The secret of Spain’s impenetrable World Cup defence‘La Roja’ have not conceded a goal in the tournament despite aiming to have every outfield player in the other team’s halfas.ft.com