Vicente del Bosque - The Confederations Cup is interesting. It serv

The Confederations Cup is interesting. It served Spain very well to take part and then go on to win the 2010 World Cup. We knew the stadiums, the atmosphere, the conditions and also the difficulties of a tournament which simulated the World Cup format.

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Del Bosque, Vicente. Pre-match Press Conference. FIFA Confederations Cup, FIFA, 15 Jun. 2013.

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About the Author

Vicente del Bosque

Born: December 23, 1950
Nationality: Spanish
Profession: Coach

Biography

Vicente del Bosque González, 1st Marquess of Del Bosque is a Spanish football manager and former player who last managed the Spain national team. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most successful managers of all time; he is to date the only football manager to have won the Champions League, the European Championship, and the World Cup, as well as the Intercontinental Cup.

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