Spain's World Cup victory helps against crisis

Spain's victory at the FIFA World Cup stands to give the country the self-assurance it needs to overcome its economic problems, writes the daily Times of Malta: "Spain's well-deserved World Cup victory has served as a welcome distraction from the country's economic woes and has boosted its confidence and a sense of unity as a nation. It will certainly help Spain adjust through a difficult period and will serve as an example of how determination and perseverance pay off in the end. After all, Spain lost its first World Cup match but did not lose heart, and it ended up winning the tournament. Hopefully Spain's World Cup victory will encourage the country to stick together as a nation and face the challenges ahead with courage. In the end, the country's efforts and sacrifices will be worth it. There has already been some good news. Last week China bought €1 billion of Spanish bonds in a big vote of confidence in the eurozone and Spain. Let's hope this trend continues."

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