Spain vs Former Colonies on the Pitch | Europe News

History’s a soccer ball in this World Cup—Spain’s La Roja is facing nations once under their colonial thumb, from Peru to the Philippines, Cape Verde to Uruguay, even Mexico, where past grievances and recent royal apologies collide. Belgium, once the Spanish Netherlands, and France, which briefly occupied Spain, add more layers to the drama. And in the final, Spain takes on Argentina—former colony, fierce rival, and now united by the beautiful game, language, and culture. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c27ce88a98fb2521