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Yesterday was the final of the World Cup, Spain vs. Argenina, and Spain won. Argentina did not play well, and resorted to their usual antics but Spain was better and despite everything managed to win the game in overtime with a goal from Ferran Torres. Spain has done well both in the men and women's game internationally in recent years, thanks to a its youth development farm system. Most players start together in the youth system in their early teens or sooner and learn the same principles and style of plan.