A very early issue of World Football introduced Spain and Portugal. It’s a long paragraph, starting from the perspective of human geography, please help me!
History is acting, and geography is the stage of history. Today I will discuss with my friends the human geography of Spain and its football geography. What is human geography? The following analysis is nothing more than the phenomenon of mutual influence, interaction, and mutual integration between people and their geographical environment in the changing world. Geography determines people's physical and mental character and political evolution. Some people may wonder what this has to do with football? Some time ago, Italian football legend Sacchi once said: "Why Italy is good at defense is because historically, they have been invaded by various powerful and barbarian tribes since the fall of the Roman Empire." The Alps cannot stop Qiangliang's desire to conquer. It can be seen that the geographical environment has an impact on football style. This is just as the ancients said, "Oranges grown in Huainan are tangerines, and those grown in north Huaibei are tangerines. The leaves are similar, but the actual taste is different."
Today's theme is Spain. As far as its geographical location is located in Iberia, The peninsula, in the southwest of Europe, covers an area of about 500,000 square kilometers and has several overseas islands. The climate is influenced by the Mediterranean and Atlantic Ocean. The northern part has a maritime temperate climate. Since there is only the Strait of Gibraltar between the south and North Africa, the temperature and climate can be imagined to be subtropical. Barcelona, Valencia, and Villarreal on the east coast have a typical Mediterranean climate, as well as the island of Mallorca on the opposite side of the mainland.
Next, let’s briefly talk about its history. It should be said that Spain was a country that suffered from wars and wars before its unification. From the 11th century BC to the 11th century AD, the Iberian Peninsula was in a period of war. Romans, Germans, and Moors from North Africa (see the chapter about Don Quixote rescuing the Moorish beauty, the luxurious palace built by the Moors in Granada, Andalusia, and the palace in Seville) Invaded one after another. The Spanish people have been resisting the invaders desperately, which has cultivated their brave and thrill-seeking national genes. For example, in Spain's "national quintessence" bullfighting, the matador is like a brave warrior. After politely saluting the spectators, the decision of fate begins. People who have listened to the bullfighting march will be infected by the fast and tense rhythm of the life and death performance of two male animals. The final winner becomes a hero after ending the life of the bull with a sharp blade! Become the girl's dream lover and gain the highest glory in the city. Also, the annual Running of the Bulls, mom, these people are so crazy, the narrow streets, the angry bulls. In the words of my Chinese aunt and uncle, isn’t this seeking death? Forget about young people, middle-aged people in their 40s and old people actually play this too, how unbecoming it is! ! ! !
Hemingway, the American novelist who participated in World War II, experienced this scene. He wrote an article "Death in the Afternoon". Here’s a short excerpt for everyone’s taste: “Bullfighting is the only art that puts the artist in danger of death. How exciting the performance is depends entirely on the matador’s sense of honor.” “Bulls have a quality that the Spaniards call noble.” “You can’t I believe that a man, a beast, and a piece of red cloth held up by a stick can create this kind of depth emotionally and spiritually, and can produce pure, classical beauty."
It can be seen that it national character. Red is also the main color of the Spanish flag and sports teams at all levels.
The history of Spain after its unification. The time is about 1492. Modern history is of course inseparable from the two countries of the Iberian Peninsula. Spanish and Portuguese fleets! ! Navigators Columbus, Magellan, Vasco da Gama. There are also Queen Isabel of Spain and Prince Enrique of Portugal who support them! Because they were unified and had favorable geographical conditions earlier than other countries on the European continent, and the nation also had an adventurous spirit and a desire for Eastern wealth, they began a journey to explore the earth. These two countries later became world hegemons. It was the 15th century - the second half of the 16th century, and Argentina, the country of silver, became Spain's possession. And another world giant, Brazil, became a colony of Portugal. Later, the two brothers quarreled and quarreled with the Holy See. Finally, under the auspices of the church, the two brothers divided the world into two. It is really unreasonable. . . Our country didn’t even nod. . . Real money and silver flowed into their treasury and the pockets of the nobles. Then with the rise of the Netherlands and the destruction of the Spanish Armada, everything returned to peace.
Of course, in the Napoleonic era, the Spanish rulers were conquered by him, but due to the stubborn resistance of the heroic Spanish people, Napoleon was mired in fighting on the east and west fronts, and finally fell short!
The above brief historical background and geographical factors can be called the humanities part. Next, we start the visit to its La Liga team, which can be called the geographical part!
As mentioned above, Spain is located in the southwest of Europe, bordering the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, the Bay of Biscay to the north and the Pyrenees Mountains bordering France. Once you reach the natural chasm, it stretches from the west to the Mediterranean Sea. It is really difficult to cross the mountains! The climate is warm and dry, life is comfortable, and it is more suitable for vacation. Therefore, the Spanish Latin football style, flexibility and coordination are superior to those of Northern Europeans, Central Europeans, and Northwestern Europeans. The pace of La Liga is slower than that of the Premier League or Bundesliga. Why? For example, La Liga players can play football leisurely while being blown by the warm breeze of the Mediterranean. It can be said that "the warm breeze makes tourists drunk" and it is extremely comfortable! ! This is not the case in leagues at higher latitudes. Summer is easy to say, but if it comes to the season of rain and snowflakes, who will have time to enjoy the scenery, attack quickly, and move your body, otherwise your body will freeze, or I have to finish my kicking and go home to collect my clothes. Therefore, it seems that readers should not criticize the overall style of a league. The geographical environment also plays a decisive role!
Bilbao
Santander
To the west of the Pyrenees, the Basques live. The Basques are a prehistoric nation. There are many mysterious legends about the origin of the nation. They stay away from the secular world, are hardworking and brave, and are engaged in occupations such as fishermen, herdsmen, and blacksmiths. Everyone must be familiar with Bilbao and Santander. Oh, and there's the relegated Real Sociedad. Especially in Bilbao, Santander seems to be less well-known. I only know that there is a bank there and that Zigic is very famous. The Basques in La Liga are very tough and loyal! Bilbao was almost relegated two years ago, but the Spanish Football Federation finally tried to save it. . . Back then, Bilbao had enemies with Maradona twice, and in the end he left Barcelona and defected to Naples! Many Bilbao fans have big beards, smoke pipes, and wear little black hats, which is very interesting! Of course, "poor mountains and harsh waters are full of unscrupulous people." In the movie "Carmen", those who fought against the government forces were the strong ones here! In addition, the great knight Don Quixote of La Mancha set out from here. He stayed in the castle overnight, challenged windmills, fought against the Biscay people, and looked for the beautiful noble lady Dulcinea, with the goal of becoming governor. Sancho and his skinny horse Sino-Sinando traveled around Spain. "The ancient road has a westerly wind and a thin horse, and the sun sets in the west." This sentence seems to be an exaggeration to describe this old knight with a shriveled face who looks at all dangers. The struggle between man and the environment has been going on for thousands of years!
An additional introduction to the northeastern part of the mountains is the small pocket country Andorra. When it comes to football in this country, it is a weak team. Because of the insurmountability of the Pyrenees, this country has survived. Today Became a modern country!
The first two stops were Bilbao and Racing Santander, now we continue from northwest to south!
Gijon
The third stop, Sporting Gijon! In the north of Spain, adjacent to the Bay of Biscay, this team is a newly promoted team and very little is known about it!
A Coruna
The fourth stop, A Coruna! Located in northwest Spain, with the Bay of Biscay to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the west! A beautiful pocket-sized stadium, as well as the original Mackay, Tenestan, and Belleron! The Three Musketeers of yesteryear! Now, after the ups and downs, I hope it will hit the water again!
Osasuna in Pamplona
The fifth stop, Osasuna! Located beneath the Pyrenees! It is located in the city of Pamplona, a city nestled at the foot of the Pyrenees! This used to be an important way to prevent foreign invaders from entering Spain. When enemies came down from the Pyrenees Mountains, the first gateway was here. It was equivalent to the defense function of Shanhaiguan, "the first pass in the world", and it had an important strategic position! Now there is an Osasuna team that defends its territory and resists foreign "invaders"!
Valladolid
The sixth stop, Valladolid! Located in the north of Spain.
I don’t know much about this club either!
Zaragoza
The seventh stop, Zaragoza! In northern Spain, northeast of Madrid, Don Quixote once visited this place. In addition, the clown used to live here temporarily. He was not Sancho, but Aimar! ! ! Zaragoza returns to the top flight this year, good luck! !
Madrid
The eighth stop is the capital, Madrid. It is a capital built on a desolate plateau. Most of Spain's rivers originate from the central plateau. There is a beautiful legend behind the name of Madrid! Today, this city has become the political and cultural center of Spain, and yes, it is also one of the world's football centers. The most proud one right now is of course Real Madrid. Its weekly league games affect the nerves of countless fans and it is also a strong contender for the European Champions Cup! In addition, there is its archrival Atletico Madrid! and the satellite city of Getafe! Their mission is to stop Real Madrid and compete for the top spot in the city of Madrid!
Seville
Ninth stop, Seville! Located in the south of Spain, it should be considered the largest city in southern Spain. This was the last beautiful memory of the Moors in Spain. The palaces and churches in the city are a great sight and are the product of the intersection of Eastern and Western cultures! Maradona played here at the end of his football career, but now Sevilla is a respectable team!
Next, head to the east coast of Spain!
Barcelona
Our first stop was Catalonia! Barcelona. It is located on the east coast of Spain and belongs to the province of Catalonia. This is a Feng Shui treasure land that breeds art masters! ! Russell said: "Artists and bureaucrats are always natural enemies." What is so popular is that the great architect Gaudí shaped this city. Barcelona is also called the "Gaudi City"! The heroine in the movie "Midnight in Barcelona" traveled thousands of miles to study architectural style in Barcelona, which shows her influence in the architectural world. The male protagonist in the film is also free-spirited and forward-thinking. The Gaudí Code is a mystery that will never be solved! Located in a good harbor, Barcelona, like other seaports, has absorbed a lot of excellent foreign culture and learned from the strengths of many families. It is a city of art and culture! Blue and red symbolize freedom and blood or unrestrained feelings! The soil of freedom will definitely breed great artists! For example: Surrealism master "One-Eyed Dali", he can be regarded as the originator of funny! You can become the non-mainstream of that era! I have an indissoluble bond with the city of Barcelona. The greatest artists in Barcelona now are of course Xavi and Iniesta, so let’s give the award a double-yolked egg! Of course there is another team in Catalonia, Espanyol.
The Eternity of Memory
Dali’s Mona Lisa
Villarreal
Second stop. Downstream Straight down, Villarreal! Located on the east coast of Spain, halfway between Barcelona and Valencia! ! Yellow Submarine, Riquelme sadly! ! ! Where Pellegrini rises! ! ! An offensive nuclear submarine that Europe cannot underestimate!
Valencia
The third stop, continue down the river, Valencia! In the east of Spain, Barcelona is below Villarreal. No wonder the results are always below Barcelona! (Joke) Looking at his past record, he has achieved outstanding results and missed the Champions League twice, which is worthy of praise! Bat Legion, "Calabash Baby", Silva is going to work hard!
Almeria
The fourth stop, Almeria! It is located in the south of Spain, close to the Mediterranean Sea in the south. I am not familiar with it. It seems that Real Madrid won it 4-2, right?
Malaga
The fifth stop, Malaga! It is located in the south of Spain, on the edge of the Mediterranean Sea! It can be considered a veteran team in La Liga. The great Spanish painter Picasso was born here. What's his affiliation? I really don’t know, I just remember that when I was studying, the art textbook had a piece of artwork of a bull that he improvised using a bicycle seat. I was amazed! Why can't I figure it out?
Jerez
The sixth stop, Jerez! Located in the southwest corner of Spain, it is only connected to the Strait of Gibraltar, the chokepoint of the Mediterranean Sea.
There is a beautiful legend about the Strait of Gibraltar: The mountains of Europe and Africa were connected together, and then they were pulled apart by Hercules to form the Strait of Gibraltar. What a misty legend. Can you create a myth in Jerez?
Overseas islands! ! !
Mallorca
First stop, Mallorca! Located on the right side of mainland Spain, on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca, where Eto'o was exiled by Real Madrid! ! Fortunately, it is not a barren land, but a small island with pleasant scenery. No wonder the Black Panther is full of energy after returning to the wealthy family, killing Real Madrid in a row, a real failure! Real Madrid is too kind, they should banish him to Rubin Kazan! That way you have no worries! (a joke)
Tenerife
The second stop, Tenerife. An island in the Atlantic Ocean, located on the west coast of Africa! This island should be a product of the Spanish fleet’s exploration of the East! Hanging alone offshore, you can reach the British colony of St. Helena by following the river. This is probably much better than St. Helena where Napoleon was imprisoned! The first stop on the dreamy journey of Redondo, the boy in white! The nemesis of Real Madrid and the arbiter of the championship!
To sum up, most of the teams are located on the coast, more than half of them, while the contenders for the championship mainly occur in the central region and the eastern coast. The above is a brief introduction to Spanish culture and its football geography as mentioned in my title. There are many subjective thoughts in it. If I offend you, please forgive me!