Spain’s Win Brings Unity
2010 July 13
- Returning champs and their fans (guardian.co.uk)
Celebrations abound in Spain as the nation celebrates its historic win. But people are not only celebrating in Madrid but also in the Basque and Catalan regions where national unity is a rare sight.
Although some view the unity as short-lived, sports can be and have been a unifying force (just look at Didier Drogba). Some of Spain’s best players are from Catalonia and the Basque region.
It’s certainly not a panacea but perhaps a start. Read more here: Spain World Cup fiesta goes wild, boosts unity.
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