The FIFA President, Joseph S. Blatter has awarded the English national emblem of the World Champions during a ceremony at the headquarters of the Royal English Football Federation (RFEF) in Madrid, Monday, November 15.
The 23 footballers who won the English Cup World Cup South Africa 2010 was applauded by more than 400 former players who were among the many guests. Among the dignitaries were present illustrious Luis Suarez and Alfredo Di Stefano. Coach Vicente del Bosque and captain Iker Casillas were the emblem of Joseph Blatter that formally recognizes as world champions and that will adorn the red jersey for the next four years.
"This emblem is not a gift. It is a responsibility, because football is a very important component of our society. It needs these great players who are all examples. This English team will participate actively in promoting the highest values of football. This sport is a very important social instrument, which can play an important social and cultural role in the world, "Blatter said at a gathering of over 400 Players that have marked the history of Roja.
"with nobility and courage"
"In South Africa, we have reached a goal that we continue since 1930. We managed to do what only seven other countries have done in history. This demonstrates the difficulty of the enterprise. Today, we receive this emblem that the players will wear it with nobility and courage. We will honor, with great joy and pride in this badge champions world. He was already in our hearts. It will now be on our hearts, "said President of the RFEF, Angel Maria Villar, who has benefited the opportunity to pay tribute to all players who, throughout history, have defended the honor of the national colors.
In a tribute reciprocal of the current players Roja offered a plaque to Don Alfredo Di Stefano, President of the AEFI (association of ex-international players), in recognition of his contribution to history Team Spain. "For a country 100% football as Spain, it was a spectacular success. We are all very happy and we still thank them for the feat they accomplished," said the legendary striker.
After the impressive family photo taken around the trophy World Cup FIFA and the rigor of discourse, the selection of players have donned the jersey that it shows again on Wednesday during the friendly match against Portugal. On the left side of the tunic, the shining gold star symbolizing the world title, while the right side is reserved for the emblem of world champions. "This star is a big responsibility for us. We're going to wear with great pride over the next four years," has confirmed striker David Villa.
Before the ceremony, the FIFA President took its presence in Madrid to visit the Football Museum will open its doors to the public very soon at the site of the RFEF. Accompanied by Villar and Pablo Ornaque, principal donor to the museum and the origin of the idea, Blatter was able to recall the history of the English team since its inception and admire the most important parts of the collection as a ball used at the first FIFA World Cup in Uruguay in 1930. Not to mention the illustrious football jerseys, shoes that were used to register historical purposes and the three major trophies won by Roja: the European Nations Championship 1964, 2008 and the EURO World Cup 2010 FIFA.
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