KIEV, (Reuters) – Majestic Spain took their place among the game’s greats by thrashing Italy 4-0 to retain their European title yesterday, the biggest victory margin in a World Cup or Euro final – and all without a recognised striker.
Their success rewrote the tactical handbook and the record books after goals from David Silva, Jordi Alba and late substitutes Fernando Torres and Juan Mata gave the world champions an ultimately easy victory over an Italian team down to 10 men through injury for the last half-hour.
