Vicente del Bosque

Vicente del Bosque is a Spanish football manager and former midfielder who coached Real Madrid and led Spain to the 2010 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2012 titles.

Iker Casillas: Spanish goalkeeper who captained Spain to the 2010 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2012 titles. Del Bosque coached Casillas for Spain and Real Madrid, where their relationship became strained.
2010 FIFA World Cup: The international football tournament held in South Africa, won by Spain. Del Bosque guided Spain through the tournament to its first World Cup title.
Tiki-taka: A possession-oriented football style built around short passing and coordinated movement. Spain’s control of the ball under Del Bosque was widely associated with this style.
Spain national football team: The men's national team representing Spain in international association football. Del Bosque’s tenure produced the team’s first World Cup and a second consecutive European Championship.
Xavi: Spanish midfielder celebrated for his passing and control of possession. Del Bosque relied on Xavi to organize Spain’s midfield during its major tournament victories.
UEFA Euro 2012: The European international football championship co-hosted by Poland and Ukraine and won by Spain. Spain retained its European title with Del Bosque in charge.
False nine: A forward who drops into midfield instead of remaining in a conventional striker’s position. Del Bosque used Cesc Fàbregas in this role during Spain’s 2012 European Championship campaign.
Spain's golden generation: The group of Spanish footballers who won major international tournaments from 2008 to 2012. Del Bosque managed this generation through the peak of its international success.
Andrés Iniesta: Spanish midfielder who scored the winning goal in the 2010 FIFA World Cup final. Iniesta’s decisive goal delivered the World Cup title under Del Bosque.
2002 UEFA Champions League final: The final in which Real Madrid defeated Bayer Leverkusen 2–1. Del Bosque’s Real Madrid won its ninth European Cup in this final.

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