The clubs that built World Cup finalists
All Dutch and Spanish fans owe one big thank you (or, dank je wel; or, gracias) to a specific club team in their respected countries.
Ten of the Netherlands 23 World Cup players — five of whom will probably start against Spain — were part of Ajax's famed youth system. Barcelona's academy (La Masia) has contributed nine players to their country's national team and as many as seven could start in the final.
Intelligent Soccer @ Jul 8, 2010 5:54 PM EDT | Blog Profile
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