5 greatest football teams of all time

2. Spain (2008 to 2012)

Spanish football rose to prominence in the late 2010 and early 2012, and the meteoric rise of Barcelona in club football was largely responsible for the same.

Spain used to have at least 7-8 Barca players in their starting eleven in most of their matches during that period. Players like Iniesta, Xavi, Puyol, David Villa, Gerard Pique and Busquets made Spain an indomitable force in world football.

Spain won 2 European Championships and 1 World Cup title during that period. No other team in the history has managed to win 3 major competitions. They beat teams like Italy, Germany and the Netherlands in various competitions. They also won the World Cup without losing any match.

Their 4-0 annihilation of Italy in the final of Euro 2012 has to be one of the most scintillating displays by any team in a major final.

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Subhadeep, an adept tennis journalist at Sportskeeda, has been writing about the sport for seven years. He is known for his exclusive match reviews and opinion pieces, utilizing his MBA degree to tackle them effectively with his problem-solving abilities.

Subhadeep lives and breathes tennis. He watches matches regularly and engages in social media platforms to stay on top of the latest happenings. As a writer, he brings the fan's perspective to his pieces, ensuring his readers enjoy an exceptional experience every time.

Growing up, he idolized Boris Becker, but he now firmly believes Novak Djokovic stands alone as the 'Greatest of all Time', especially considering the 24-time Grand Slam champion's incredible stats. One thing that still puzzles Subhadeep, however, is how Becker's Wimbledon tally might have reached five if not for Pete Sampras.

Speaking of the All England Club, the British Major holds a special place in his heart as he admires its blend of tradition and grass-court excellence. When not working for Sportskeeda, Subhadeep delves into the other "love of his life": football, and enjoys contributing his insights to different websites dedicated to the sport.

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Edited by Sudeshna Banerjee