Europe's best shine in South Africa
How things have changed in barely a week. As the 16 teams lined up for the second round in South Africa, the debate was about why the European nations were struggling.
Now, with three teams from Europe in the semi-finals and the distinct possibility of an all-European final, the question appears to be: why are top European teams doing so well?
It's true that some European teams' campaigns have turned into farce, France and Italy being the most obvious examples.
Hi, I'm Phil Minshull. I've lived in Spain since 1997 and covered Spanish football since the first day I got here. My blog aims to provide some insight into what's happening in La Liga, and there is much more to it than only Real and Barcelona, as well as elsewhere around Europe.
