The Real Madrid duo let go of their emotions as Spain made their mark on footballing folklore as they managed to clinch an unprecedented third international trophy.
After overcoming the challenge of France and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Italy-c2926, in the final. La Roja players pierced the defences of the Azzurri twice on either side of the half
time whistle to lift the trophy at full time.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011’s lead four minutes before the interval.
The second half saw http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Fernando-Torres-c13707 and Juan Mata, hit the back of the net in the final 10 minutes of the match to break European scoring records in the final.
While, Torres walked away with the UEFA Euro 2012 Golden Boot award, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Iker-Casillas-c16815 wrote his name in the history pages as he became the first player to win 100 games at the international stage.
Reflecting on Spain’s Euro 2012 triumph and his own personal accolade, Casillas was at loss for words as he voiced his emotions.
"We are pleased and happy for the success. It was difficult and we succeeded. We are happy because people live this in a special way and people enjoy a lot.”
"I'm calm and now is the time to enjoy it with people. When the national team plays, there's always a party. And now, much better than before," he told TVE, whilst celebrating in Madrid.
Casillas’ Real Madrid teammate, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899 that allowed La Roja a comfortable
victory against Les Bleus.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alonso-c5254 revealed that he is happy with the latest triumph with the national team and wants to celebrate. He added that it feels great to rejoice after a great performance in the biggest of matches.
"I'm happy and i want to celebrate. It's not strange [the celebrations,] because the team got a great performance and we deserved to get the title.”
"It's ten [players in 'team of the tournament']... but might have been even more," he added.
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