die-mannschaft: Vicente del Bosque’s office at the Spanish football federation is simple. The golden World Cup trophy, which is also part of his work, stands in the basement. It is, after a firm handshake, sympathy at first glance. With someone like him I want to drink a beer, even two or three. I brought a photo of del Bosque. It shows him in 1976 in Munich as he, back then Real Madrid’s specialist for extraordinary tasks, faces Franz Beckenbauer as an opponent. “Oh dear” says the 61-year-old “Back then the Germans always got it in our necks.” How should I address you? Senor Del Bosque or Marquis del Bosque? Best Vicente. Although the royal family bestowed me the title of nobility, I still want to be correct with respect to the true nobility. Call me Vicente. Vicente, many experts, even Franz Beckenbauer, say the Spaniards as European- and World-champions are no longer so eager for titles.Not at all. The players have the will to stay on top. And the necessary greed. They want to stay on top. Almost all of my players are from Real Madrid or FC Barcelona, ​​the best teams in the world. I can assure you:  all are on fire and Spain will cause a sensation.In Germany, players, coaches and fans also hope for titles.Both Spain and Germany, have the role of the main favorites. But between most of the EURO-participants, there are no major differences. Germany has Portugal, the Netherlands and Denmark in its group. The Netherlands and Portugal are favorites too. A team with Cristiano Ronaldo in his current form is a favorite. In the World Cup Germany was third. Holland as vice-world champion will not back off too.Vicente, a few months ago, you highly praised the young German Players Thomas Müller, Toni Kroos, Mesut Özil and Mario Götze. Do you know that there’s another new big young player?I’ve heard of Marco Reus. The German football has restored itself. The core values ​​are still there. But Germany has improved in all criterias very much. On the technical side, the Speed - see Reus. And in the organization, where Oliver Bierhoff does a good job. And we admire the work of Joachim Löw. The two are pleasant and respectful on the human and personal level. I don’t say this because you sit here for a German magazine. The relationship between the two national teams is very good.I’m surprised that you mentioned Bierhoff.He was often here in Spain, he often had contact to our Director Hierro. All the recipes of the successes of the Germans in the younger age-groups have been partly transferred from us. With astonishing success.

die-mannschaft:

Vicente del Bosque’s office at the Spanish football federation is simple. The golden World Cup trophy, which is also part of his work, stands in the basement. It is, after a firm handshake, sympathy at first glance. With someone like him I want to drink a beer, even two or three.

 I brought a photo of del Bosque. It shows him in 1976 in Munich as he, back then Real Madrid’s specialist for extraordinary tasks, faces Franz Beckenbauer as an opponent. “Oh dear” says the 61-year-old “Back then the Germans always got it in our necks.”

 How should I address you? Senor Del Bosque or Marquis del Bosque?

 Best Vicente. Although the royal family bestowed me the title of nobility, I still want to be correct with respect to the true nobility. Call me Vicente.

 Vicente, many experts, even Franz Beckenbauer, say the Spaniards as European- and World-champions are no longer so eager for titles.

Not at all. The players have the will to stay on top. And the necessary greed. They want to stay on top. Almost all of my players are from Real Madrid or FC Barcelona, ​​the best teams in the world. I can assure you:  all are on fire and Spain will cause a sensation.

In Germany, players, coaches and fans also hope for titles.

Both Spain and Germany, have the role of the main favorites. But between most of the EURO-participants, there are no major differences. Germany has Portugal, the Netherlands and Denmark in its group. The Netherlands and Portugal are favorites too. A team with Cristiano Ronaldo in his current form is a favorite. In the World Cup Germany was third. Holland as vice-world champion will not back off too.

Vicente, a few months ago, you highly praised the young German Players Thomas Müller, Toni Kroos, Mesut Özil and Mario Götze. Do you know that there’s another new big young player?

I’ve heard of Marco Reus. The German football has restored itself. The core values ​​are still there. But Germany has improved in all criterias very much. On the technical side, the Speed - see Reus. And in the organization, where Oliver Bierhoff does a good job. And we admire the work of Joachim Löw. The two are pleasant and respectful on the human and personal level. I don’t say this because you sit here for a German magazine. The relationship between the two national teams is very good.

I’m surprised that you mentioned Bierhoff.

He was often here in Spain, he often had contact to our Director Hierro. All the recipes of the successes of the Germans in the younger age-groups have been partly transferred from us. With astonishing success.

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