Del Bosque admits French as Main Rival

RIO DE JANEIRO - Spain met heavy opponent in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers, namely France. Without their reluctant coach Vicente Del Bosque stated that the team nicknamed Les Bleus as a major competitor.

Although very wary of France, but it does not mean La Furia Roja underestimate other opponents. Spain and France joined in group I with Belarus, Georgia and Finland.

"France is a major competitor in this group, but we also respect all opponents," said Del Bosque was quoted as saying by Marca on Sunday (31/07/2011).

"We do not know what weather to expect at each visit. There are many variables that we should be able to adjust in the game, "he continued.

Currently Del Bosque did not want to think too much about the duel at the 2014 World Cup qualifiers. He now has focused on two games remaining Euro 2012 qualifiers, although in fact they already grasp a ticket to the finals in Poland-Ukraine.

"The most important thing right now is Euro 2012 qualifiers, then we all think about qualifying Euro 2014," due diligence.

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