Pique hammers Spain

PARIS. — Spain can no longer match the standards that won back-to-back European Championship soccer titles in 2008 and 2012, Gerard Pique admitted after his side crashed out of Euro 2016 to Italy on Monday.

The 2-0 defeat means that Spain, who also claimed their maiden World Cup in 2010, have now been embarrassed in two consecutive major tournaments. They were dumped out of the 2014 World Cup as holders after just two group matches.

“We have to be realistic, we don’t have the same level as when we were world and European champions,” said Barcelona defender Pique. — AFP.

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