MADRID: Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero singled out Andres Iniesta (pic), who scored the winner during Spain’s 1-0 defeat of Holland in the World Cup final, for praise on Monday, saying there was no better role model for youths.
“He represents like no one else (when it comes to) good football and human qualities. I want to make a special mention of somebody who yesterday remembered someone who is no longer with us when he scored the winning goal,” Zapatero said during a reception for the Spanish squad at his official residence.
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