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Editorial: El País

  • Spain is experiencing a fragmentation and polarization in the political and social arena.
  • The success of the Spanish national football team has created a unifying sentiment across the nation.
  • Mass sport, despite its potential to politically manipulated, also has an emotional positive effect.
  • The national football team has gained the backing of young Spaniards, challenging the notion that they have lost interest in football.
  • The diversity in the football team reflects the multiculturalism of Spanish society and is believed to have improved the team's performance.
  • Young footballers show a lack of arrogance and emotional sincerity that is appreciated and connects with the public.

Conclusion: Football has proven to be a unifying force surpassing political and social division in Spain, providing a cause for joy and emotional connectivity for the nation.