The Spanish are conquering the world of sport, one game at a time. The World Cup 2010 is the higlight but bear in mind there are several other merits which make this country a top sporting nation! From tennis to formula one to basketball, the Spanish are winning everything! A great atmosphere in the country and a great place to learn Spanish, come and see what all the fuss is about!
The last few years have been great for Spanish sport, and it’s just getting better, with the highlight being the World Cup win in July!
They've won!
Spain had already had some experience celebrating big football wins, however, having won the European Cup in 2008. This time however, beating Holland 1-0 in extra time, was an absolute climax for the country – they are still talking about it now and surely will be come 2014 when they’ll have to defend the title! Salamanca, where our Mester Spanish language school is, was full to bursting with supporters, the Plaza Mayor being the epicentre of celebrations. The party continued through the night and on to the next day, where it was a hot topic in the Spanish conversation class in the school!
Rafa Nadal, Spanish champion
It’s not just the football however where the Spanish have been setting an example: Rafa Nadal has recently won the Wimbledon men’s title, beating Tomas Berdych in an exciting final! Now World Number One, the 24 year old star is set for even bigger things! Furthermore, there’s the formula one (Fernando Alonso is a top champion!) and basketball, which the Spanish have won with flying colours: they are the reigning European and World champions, and are ranked third (behind Argentina and the USA) in the FIBA World rankings. In fact, local to our Spanish school in Salamanca, the women’s basketball team are adding their contribution to the school’s reputation! They are one of the top in the country, with many special events, like the Final Four Finals coming to the city.
Other big winners of the sporting world are Jorge Lorenzo for MotoGP, Alberto Contador for cycling (winning the recent Tour de France) and the athletics championships in Barcelona, where Spain have won 8 medals.
Furthermore, Seville, the city of one of our prestigious Spanish schools, is home to a football club which is one of the best in the country, with many international players including Jesus Navas (a part of the team which won the World Cup 2010!), Luis Fabiano (who plays for Brazil) and Romaric who plays for the Ivory Coast.
Spain, as well as being a great place for holiday, learning Spanish, sun and relax, is a great place to come for any sports lover. In fact our Mester activity programme even includes sports too! We play tennis through the summer and also offer the chance to go horse-riding! Come to Spain and check it out!
