Apple TV’s Taylor Twellman: Why Spain Is a Better Team Than Argentina | The Rich Eisen Show

[@tmr3109]

Spain are an incredible team to watch, they totally deserved to win the Euro.

[@kawagonzo6951]

im from Argentina and I admit that today Spain is better than argentina ! ...period !!! u can be world champion 4 years but it doesn't mean you are the best team during 4 years!

[@angelrodha]

Take note about the "Finalissima" in june 2025 ladies and gentleman, the super match between the champions of Euro and Copa América. Don´t need to wait until Worldcup.

[@tpf4292]

"Yamal might be shaving by then" 😂😂

[@sandroballester12]

Spain have replaced Tiki Taka with Tiki Zasca!!!

[@davidbarboza236]

I think they will play each other in the finalissima, for those that may not know it’s a match between the winners of the copa America and the winners of the Euros

[@joaquinarchivaldoguzmanloe1073]

Was gonna say that but they are clueless

[@d1scobandit]

Argentina isn't that good, they could loose to France, England, Germany, Portugal no problem... and of course Brazil (if they get their act together by then). Like he said, I think they'd try to make it an ugly game because they would be in the same position as England. Outplayed in midfield, unable to deal with their wingers. They'd have a chance with their physicality, set pieces.

[@almalayuwiyyah2512]

​@@d1scobanditArgentina has the best defence there is in current time.

[@eamano8474]

​@@d1scobanditArgentina have played some ugly games in this copa but most teams did b3cause the pitches were stupidly made alot smaller than usual. It was always going to be scrappy. Remember Argentina played lovely football and dominated the Netherland and then France in the final.

[@tomydurazno6243]

@@d1scobandit Argentina lost 2 games in 5 years, and won all the trophies. Some of them 2 times. How come they are "that good"? How come England, the eternal promise of nothing, could beat Argentina? Stop the BS

[@adtastic1533]

Agreed. Argentina are negative and boring and got lucky with the easy side of the bracket. Spain play like a dream and literally beat every heavyweight in Europe to win their title.

[@peterp7541]

ha ha did you forget the 2022 WC......Argentina beat Croatia, Netherlands and France....easily some of the best teams in Europe....after beating Italy in Finalissima.....the last Euro champion.....not underestimating Spain but Argentina will be another level for that Spanish team to measure up their true greatness.

[@mariomime5068]

@@peterp7541they won because of penalties lmao, horrible dives given as penalties and penalty shootouts

[@adtastic1533]

@@peterp7541 Netherlands and Croatia aren't that good. They also lost to Saudi and needed the Australia goalie to throw the ball in his own net to get past them. Finaliissima is a friendly.

[@juanfranciscozarate1906]

And yet we have the best national team in the world 😎

[@adtastic1533]

@@juanfranciscozarate1906 Meh, they won the WC. I still think France and Spain have better players

[@louaceveu1925]

I am a Spaniard living in California and I wish that the American Soccer Federation will listen to Taylor Twellman more often. His evaluation of the game is second to noun. I still can't believe that he has not been hired as an adviser for the American National Team.

[@johntran-qj5it]

Well, the American Soccer Federation doesn't want to admit someone other than them know what to do.

[@louaceveu1925]

@@johntran-qj5it Soccer fans in the US should demand much better results considering the enormous resources available in the US.

[@johntran-qj5it]

@@louaceveu1925 you're 1000% right. US Soccer just can't help but get in the way of itself.

[@mohamedabdi5041]

@@johntran-qj5itus soccer federation is ran like a business that’s problem 1

[@EloyGijon67]

I love this guy talking wisely about football. The pathetic thing is that nobody in Spanish football media bet a cent for Spain till semifinal. The first 15 minutes in the first match against Croatia were so thrilling that it was crystal clear the outcome in the end.

[@jorgegarcia-wy2gd]

Spain has defeated ALL European World Cup winners (Italy,Germany as the locals,France and England) to win the Euro,having to come back in some matches. Btw,who has Argentina defeated,as comparison?

[@juanfranciscozarate1906]

Yr mother

[@Adiox47]

Argentina is champion of the world... WTF you said???

[@jorgegarcia-wy2gd]

@@Adiox47 yes,that happened 2 years ago,this comment is about Copa America vs Euro,much more relevant for 2025 Finalissima,not what happened in the past. That's what I said.

[@Adiox47]

@@jorgegarcia-wy2gd Argentina has only lost 2 of 50 matches, during which they won 2 Copa América, a Finalissima, and a World Cup. They have literally played against the best teams in the world, and you think Spain is better just because they won the Euro? I believe you should learn to be respectful, not only towards Argentina but also towards all of CONMEBOL, because any of the two finalists of the Copa América could win against Spain or anyone else in the Euro (Colombia literally defeated this Spain recently). This misguided belief that Europe is superior in futbol just because they play in a style that looks nicer or cleaner is limiting. Spain couldn't play in a Copa América the same way they play in a Euro because there is more physical play allowed, and with greater physicality, Spain can’t develop their game. I'm telling you this as a South American who is also Spanish and lives in the heart of Madrid; I have been a Madridista since I was born. Respect the world champions and respect the winning teams; at the end of the day, playing beautifully requires being allowed to play beautifully, and if you don't win, it doesn't mean anything. Spain plays very well and wins very well, but that style of play isn’t effective against Argentina (as Colombia has already shown it can be beaten quite easily).

[@jorgegarcia-wy2gd]

@@Adiox47 Your reply is misguiding. The Spain Colombia match was a friendly one. It's packed with personal opinions taken as facts. Germany,England,France...They all have way more physicality than many American teams,they're bigger,stronger,taller and don't stop pressing throughout the match. And yet we beat them all. Anyway,I guess we'll see it next year,time will tell,not you or me.

[@StoneTitan]

Incorrect they were not all gone, Navas was in the squad in 2010 and 2012

[@sld1776]

Even started two games.

[@ejoviu4911]

They do play one another before the WC in the Finalisimo

[@anthonybranco]

Like Twellman, I chose Spain to win this tournament.

[@baltarbb4969]

Existe un mundo más allá de messi, bienvenido

[@icefoxesp5265]

Soccer is to excite and unite, I am Spanish, the two teams put on a great show, congratulations to both, there were options for both teams, different ways of playing soccer but both good.

[@orosiaabadias5876]

Di Stefano " Ningún jugador es tan bueno como todo el equipo junto".

[@begonasanjuangarcia1866]

Viva ESPAÑA 🇪🇸 DE

[@AngelMartinez-wk1bf]

Sorry Taylor, 2008-2012 generation almost gone, Jesús Navas was there, he was the one who ran like a Cheeta in Iniesta's goal in 2010 World Cup Final

[@rasalphar5519]

When I was watching him it's like i was watching Neymar Jr of Santos and FC Barcelona in 2014

[@drago7635]

He plays alot like Neymar, thats also his idol

[@bradlozano2571]

Yes its amazing that the 17 year old Kid from Spain is a Star...But if your a true Soccer Fan?....Pele in 1958 World Cup was playing and Starting for Brazil at 17 also...PS Brazil also won the World Cup final also...

[@jorgegarcia-wy2gd]

Bro,the fact that you need to go back to'58 and compare Lamine to Pelé,no less,speaks volumes of the kiddo...

[@bradlozano2571]

@@jorgegarcia-wy2gd Of course...But my point is that He isnt the 1st...

[@tigreblanco7170]

@@bradlozano2571Si ,Yamal ha superado a Pelé en precocidad, Yamal casi toda la Eurocopa jugó teniendo 16 años…

[@brakaponter]

The hit against France.... he was 16 years old. Nobody did that before

[@AlexeiRamotar]

Tiki-taka was never about just passing the ball around. Unfortunately because Spain lacked a Xavi and Iniesta to play those killer passes it became just passing it around.

[@kakaroto7578]

i wish i could see this Spain team playing in the crapy fields Argentina had to play a strong point for Argntina is it's capacity to adapt even to that crapy fields. Another thing before the final Colombia looked better than Argentina, but Argentina won that final, anyway the 2025 finalissima will be the time to see who is the best team.

[@IgnacioPrado-i2b]

Finalissima?

[@Marc_Araujo]

Next World Cup? La Finalissima is next summer.

[@EGvids1]

How are you not apparently informed about the Super Cup that will be played next year. The two Champions will meet for a Super Cup called the Finalissima. Spain vs Argentina will play it in 2025.

[@javierlorenzomartinez2330]

Desde España Aún hay que jugar el partido .no se puede ganarlo antes de jugarlo. Ganaremos 😅😅 por supuesto

[@Mon-w8v]

With a fair referee Argentina has no chance….

[@totalbodyperformancefitnes4813]

Troll

[@shaa3902]

France got 2 penalties and Argentina still won

[@brodssn]

I’m Spanish and I think Argentina is ahead due to body of work. But let’s not pretend that this last Copa was even close to what Spain did in the Euros. Argentina played Ecuador in a quarter and Canada in a semi 😂. There World Cup was a killer list night and day different.

[@juanfranciscozarate1906]

Argentina played against Ecuador in the quarters. Panama played against Colombia.

[@brodssn]

@@juanfranciscozarate1906 thanks. Edited. Still woefully less than there last Copa.

[@shaa3902]

Mate Ecuador (along with Colombia) is probably the most physical national team rn itw… Ecuador could beat Spain no joke, very underrated team.

[@andrs824]

They are going to play in the “finallisima” we will see who has the best dynasty

[@sergiomulatero9368]

Everybody is better than Argentina until they play against Argentina

[@Samot2024]

@sergiomulatero9368. Eso sucedio en la copa America de 2021 en Maracana, frente a Brasil, en la Finalissima frente a Italia, en el mundial de Qatar 2022 frente a Paises Bajos, Croacia y Francia y en la copa America 2024 frente a Colombia.

[@AnotherExtraFist]

Great conversation Gentlemen! Lot's go good sense, well-tempered re England. They lost, to a much much much better team. I hope Jude B. recovers and enjoy his further development -- a good thing he plays in Spain too.

[@AmirSaudTajul]

spain can win world cup 2024..

[@mem5860]

Argentina and spain are very Even, people underated argentina defense, intensity positioning, recovering.its the core of argentina. And spaing have not face a team like argentina. People think because spain is more flashy than argentina is better. But argentina is effective they don't care about being flashy.

[@tmr3109]

Spain is not flashy at all, they have great players and are far superior to Argentina.

[@mem5860]

@@tmr3109 they are flashy, everyone like how they are very vertical. They are not far superior , You talk like that because they attack more , technical and mor flashy , they are agressive. Thatbdiesn mean they are far superior. The defense what i just mention ,argentina is far superior. But people like You underated The defense. You are exactly the kind of people that i mention in My comment

[@tigreblanco7170]

@@mem5860La defensa argentina es superior pero el medio campo y ataque español son superiores al argentino,,, aparte de la cantidad de automatismos que tiene España con y sin balón …. Dices que España no se ha enfrentado a nadie como Argentina, lo mismo podría decir a Argentina y es que no han tenido enfrente a una selección como España….

[@mem5860]

@@tigreblanco7170 por eso pienso que es 50-50, y argentina es experta en cortar circuitos , en que las figuras no aparezcan.

[@peterp7541]

@@tmr3109 yes the same was said about Argentina before 2022.....and against France in the final, the best European team of the time....for the first 80 mins...the French didn't see the ball.......

[@begonasanjuangarcia1866]

España ganará el mundial ❤❤

[@basedboys17]

Argentina 🇦🇷 is the copa America champions back to back and World Cup champions Give me a break twellman all those times you watch Messi you just don’t like when he wins

[@j.s.t.6515]

Man, Messi is 100 years old and playing for fun in USA, Spain would mope the floor just because that. If Messi was 2 years younger yeah, maybe

[@josemiguelsuarezcastellano861]

Y españa ganó euro ,mundial y euro y ahora lleva el mismo camino

[@Bigfoot985]

Spain looks a lot better than Argentina, and is much younger

[@dynamite_luis3937]

lol, Argentina is by far a better team!!!! Yamal is average they are just trying to make a big deal. We will see them in Finalismo final next year.

[@HellowCraft]

60% Spain 40% Argentina as much

[@mariaisabelcarrillo6315]

You said it: a TEAM, Spain is a real team, did you notice how many different Spanish players scored at the Eurocup? And from 11 players at the Euro final 10 of them play in different European teams!, that's crazy but shows how De la Fuente knows the difference between a team of stars and a really cohesive team.

[@ulical]

Argentina's cycle is over. Mark my words.... they're a totally different team without Messi.

[@swuroveku01]

Useless pundits all they know is NBA and American football😂😂😂😂....

[@andyhello23]

I do not think anyone can say Both teams are good, and do not think argies are mugs Argies have won 3 tournaments in a row, and they are capable of taking on anyone Yep spain can too, but i do not think either side is really better then the other

[@anthonybranco]

Also, let's talk about overhype of European players and how North American born players (especially if they're white) are not given any attention at all. I would put Cavan Sullivan on par with Lamal. The boy is 14, how much you wanna bet that Sullivan will have a longer career than Lamal and perhaps more successful? American born white players are hugely under valued because the marketing machine is not on their side. Anyone dare say Pulisci is on par with the greats around today and you're immediately knocked down. It's time that America realizes what it has and be aware, you will be knocked the hell down for daring to compare any white American player with a European one.

[@smp5911]

???? Lamal? White players?

[@voney_m]

Tagiaflico otamendi Molina Acuña pezzela 😂 vs Lenormand Cubarsí Baldé Huijsen Mosquera Pau Torres cucurella Grimaldo Porro Lucas Vázquez Carvajal Vivian Laporte or Zubiria 😊

[@adrianb3868]

⭐️⭐️⭐️ vs ⭐️

[@voney_m]

@@adrianb3868 Argentina era como Nueva York 🤷🏻‍♂️😂👻 Tagliafico pezzela otamendi Molina Acuña Julián garnacha dibu y depaul ya pueden mejorar de aquí al mundial..olle x cierto aquí tenemos sanidad y trabajo... además de una selección q va ganar 2 mundiales consecutivos

[@JerrySeinfeldJFA]

Argentina won Copa América x2, World Cup and Finalissima. Lost only 2 games in 5 years but Spain is better? The disrespect is ridiculous and with a clear agenda to smash South American football. Just racist

[@pni2009]

? Racist

[@niz167]

Spain is great just getting started. But argentina has proven it for years 4 copa finals 2 wc finals. Until spain beats them argentina is better. After all columbia just beat spain in march in a friendly. Nico and yamal played in those games as well.

[@latinonic1]

Unofficial ''Friendly'' match against Columbia, but yes, until the opposite is proven, Argentina is still better.

[@iagocaldas2458]

Just a comment here, by the same token until Argentina beats Spain we wont know who is better. Also that friendly against Colombia, check the line up, only two of the Spanish players on the Euro final started that game against Colombia. Enjoy the beautiful game.

[@niz167]

@iagocaldas2458 spain hasn't consistently proved it argentina has. If people say spain is better, it really just euro bias like usual.

[@adayala2006]

@@niz167 Nah. Spain has already proved vs Croatia, Italy, Germany, France and England.....all Wins 7 for 7 and the cup. Four world champions, what else do you want for proof?

[@niz167]

@adayala2006 36 win undefeated streak. And 4 years of consistency. Where u win 2 continental title ie copa or euros and a world cup in bewteen.

[@TAYYAR-w2l]

I think it’s kinda near to 50:50 chance of winner on either side given the current form of each team, but I’d personally believe that Argentina would marginally win this game however the game would be so entertaining to watch with such high quality level from both squads

[@mariol6402]

Argentina will defeat Spain hands down, even without Messi. Argentina has a combination of fighting spirit and talent. Spain has much talent only.

[@jorgegarcia-wy2gd]

Bro,Spain has defeated ALL European World Cup winners (Italy,Germany as the locals,France and England) to win the Euro,having to come back in some matches. You don't get that without fighting spirit. Btw,who has Argentina defeated,as comparison?

[@mariol6402]

@@jorgegarcia-wy2gd - Argentina has a longer history of top tier champion. It has 16 Copa America, 3 times World Cup champion plus many semifinals. It has also defeated ALL European champions going back to 1930. It’s history at the top much longer than Spain. Spain is the new kid on the block compared to Argentina. I’m not saying Spain is a bad team. It’s an excellent team, but Argentina has been consistently at the top since the WC and Olympics competitions started. This Argentina team does not look good at times but when it puts its Turbo on, it’s very effective. Just my opinion.

[@jorgegarcia-wy2gd]

@@mariol6402 yes,agreed,in history,Argentina has won more than Spain. But my question was related to the last Euro/Copa América which is more relevant for the '25 Finalissima. As per history,they're obviously better with 3 WCs,players like Maradona,Messi,Kempes...although I'm liking Spain's chances for the next WC.

[@tigreblanco7170]

@@mariol6402Que tiene que ver la historia pasada con el presente?? De todas formas España tiene 4 Eurocopas ( aparte de 1 mundial)que equivale cada Eurocopa a varias copas América, en Europa hay 5 campeones mundiales , 4 de los cuales han ganado mundiales en los últimos 18 años y en america sólo uno, aparte que la copa América se juega cada 2 años por 4 años que se juega la Eurocopa..

[@ibuprofeno400pa]

For everyone, France was better than Argentina before the World Cup final. For everyone, Colombia was better than Argentina before the Copa América final. Now everyone thinks Spain is better than Argentina before the Finalissima.👌

[@adtastic1533]

That's cos Argentina play negative and boring and keep getting lucky with the easy side of the bracket. They played great vs France but the rest of their games are like watching paint dry.

[@ibuprofeno400pa]

@@adtastic1533 lucky? Haha. There is no easy side in Copa America. Top five aside, Ecuador can beat any other European team. Which team do you find entertaining? 🤔

[@albertomartin7576]

Si, eso de ganar antes de jugar esta feo. Será un partido interesante que gane el mejor.

[@adrianb3868]

@@adtastic1533we played the best football in the 2006 WC and we got kicked out in the quarter finals. I love how Argentina plays slow and boring and all the sudden bam! Goal for Argentina.

[@shaa3902]

Ecuador would beat Portugal or England for example

[@udayshankarborah3853]

Argentina is like Real Madrid, they are not the best in footballing term unlike Spain but they know how to win tournaments. This is what all matters !!!!

[@TrojansOwl1]

I think they’re very even but Argentina has shown they can play any style and win. And they have better goalkeeping. Not that Spain hasn’t, they just haven’t shown it as long as Argentina. So I’d give them the edge out of respect for their current run of major titles but Spain is close.

[@kalunda5560]

Argentina cheating 😂😂😂

[@Victor-jy8ko]

Im sorry but winning Copa America qualifies as nothing. Not a serious tournament

[@totalbodyperformancefitnes4813]

Actually winning the euro means nothing- your last champion didn't even qualify for 2 world cups. Who is the joke now?

[@Victor-jy8ko]

@@totalbodyperformancefitnes4813 Thats because Europe is a competitive continent and in South America without sitting yourself you are in bozo

[@drago7635]

So let me get this straight… The first and oldest international continental football competition in history, is NOT a serious tournament? Ok….

[@Victor-jy8ko]

@@drago7635 basically

[@drago7635]

@@Victor-jy8ko cool just wanted to make sure i read your statement correctly…

[@DanDan-he2vw]

Spain defense isnt as good as a world champion should have as opposed what happens to Argentina who are extremely solid in every position goalkeeper, defense, middle field, and attack. Pity Di Maria has left the National team

[@anthonybranco]

A black 17 year old is like a white 23 year old, they go through puberty a lot faster. Problem is, they peak faster. Teams have not figured out that we're not all built the same. Look at Cristiano at most Africans at 39. African players peak early but rarely flourish past 30. Do you understand what I'm trying to say? I swear, the marketing machine and the blackinization of the world is ridiculous but also stupid and will cost people billions if they don't smarten up and look at reality. Here's another truth: Nico Williams would not have the room on the left if he played for Ghana. The reason he can do what he does is because of the discipline of many of the Spaniards like Rodri for example. People have to stop buying the Drake, Beyonce and Rhianna hype and come to earth. Reality, people. Reality will make you lose less money.

[@basedboys17]

Why is twellman the anti messi commentator even relevant on this topic pure biased

[@marychair10]

If he doesn't say how good Messi is, is he anti-Messi?

[@aarifboy]

Messi must retire after winning Finalissimma against Spain, Di Maria must also agree to play one more match 😁.

[@basedboys17]

Argentina is way better Twellman just goes against Messi Even when he commentates on Apple for inter Miami Hella biased lol it’s crazy

[@StarboundUK]

No Spain is a better team than Argentina... Spain is the best international team in the world. Messi is the GOAT but Spain have more goals in them than Argentina & a 37 yr old Messi can't do what a 35 yr Messi can

[@lg1886]

Lol chill

[@peterp7541]

@@StarboundUK well Messi only scored 1 goal in Copa America....and still they won the tournament....Argentina has some of the best goal scorers in the world....with L Martinez and J Alvarez.......Spain looks very promising....but too early inflate them that much

[@radioclash84]

One thing you need to remember is not always the better or the pretty team wins the big games. If that was so Holland would have multiple world cups. Argentina have that dog in them. They will test Espana. No European team has that fire that Argentina has.

[@josemiguelsuarezcastellano861]

😂😂😂😂😂 pero si es un club de ancianos

[@tigreblanco7170]

Eso lo vamos a ver, lo mismo decían los ingleses antes de la final contra España …

[@Ronaldogoat2068]

Lol this spanish team is nothing compared to argentina this guy just likes to be contrarian

[@Benito-lr8mz]

🤣🤣🤣;🇪🇦♥️

[@makinassevis]

AGRAAAANNNDADOOOOOOOO

[@josemiguelsuarezcastellano861]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@luisplaza4628]

You are clueless. Viva España Grande España ⚽🇪🇸⚽🇪🇸🏆🏆🏆🏆😛😜