Why Spain’s homage to 2010 and 2024 was the right ending for one of the best World Cups ever

As the final seconds ticked down on Spain’s 1-0 extra-time win over a valiant Argentina and the referee blew his whistle, one could be forgiven for their mind once again slipping to memories of La Roja’s maiden World Cup victory. Here was a team that played a beautiful, dominant style of soccer that enthralled the …