Mikel Merino: Spain’s 2010 World Cup stars inspired me – I can name the entire squad!

Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino has opened up about the profound influence of Spain’s 2010 World Cup-winning squad on his own career. The 28-year-old, currently preparing for the upcoming World Cup, admits he can still recite the entire lineup from that unforgettable tournament in South Africa. "They inspired us," Merino said, referencing the tiki-taka generation led by Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta, and David Villa. The Real Sociedad academy product, now plying his trade in the Premier League...