Hyderabad, July 20 -- Spain's outstanding World Cup triumph was not the result of having any great genius in its ranks or a stroke of luck. It was the culmination of years of planning, a distinctive football philosophy and an exceptional generation of players who had the spirit and courage to make sacrifices, work hard and focus on their dreams.

In the final against the defending champion, Spain didn't just play better, they controlled every second of the match. On the other hand, Argentina, even with the great Lionel Messi in its line up, struggled to create anything meaningful.

Spain dictated the tempo, pressed relentlessly and attacked with purpose. The only reason the game survived until extra time was Argentina's goalkeeper Emilian...