Follow Spain Immigration and Spain News: With the Spanish national team publicly calling up Diego Costa to the roster, the battle for this top scorer in La Liga between Brazil and Spain has come to an end. Spanish media rejoiced, while Brazilian media lamented. The reason is that Diego Costa is a player who can change the balance of power between Brazil and Spain, and he is likely to alter the direction of the World Cup championship scale!
There is no doubt about Diego Costa's ability and form; currently, he is tied for the top of the La Liga scoring chart with 13 goals alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, ahead of Lionel Messi. Stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are rare, and at the national team level, they are already established. The "resources" available for competition in today's football are limited, and Diego Costa is one of the most significant stars still available. He will naturally become the focal point of the competition between the two powerhouses, Spain and Brazil, who are also the top two favorites to win the 2014 World Cup. Ultimately, Spain emerged victorious. According to mainstream European media, Spain's victory in this recruitment battle has two major significances: first, it enhances their own strength, and more importantly, it significantly weakens the strength of their biggest competitor, Brazil.
Public opinion can best prove this point. A poll by Marca asked, "Who should be the starting forward for Spain?" Diego Costa received about 51% of the votes, leading over Manchester City's star Negredo, 2010 World Cup champion Villa, and cup king Torres. Considering the status of the latter three, Diego Costa's weight is evident. The mainstream media's view is that perhaps in the Spanish team, Diego Costa will face fierce competition for the forward position; having him is like adding wings to a tiger, but not having him would not prevent them from playing. However, the victory in this recruitment battle is still significant because Spain has greatly weakened their primary competitor, Brazil. About a month ago, a poll by Brazil's Lance Sports asked, "What is Brazil's biggest shortcoming?" Over 80% of fans chose the center forward position. Currently, the standards of players like Pato and others are inconsistent, and the once-promising Fred, who failed in Europe, is now the strongest striker. Since Ronaldo's retirement from football, Brazil has struggled for years to find a reliable center forward. Now, Brazil has lost Diego Costa, and they have given him to a direct competitor, which is an incredibly heavy blow for Brazil!
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In the 2014 World Cup, powerhouses like Italy, Germany, and Argentina each have their challenges. Regardless of recent form or morale, the top favorites for the championship remain Spain, the dual-title holder of the World Cup and European Championship, while Spain's number one enemy is Brazil. The memory of the Samba team defeating Spain 3-0 in the Confederations Cup final is still fresh. Today's Brazil boasts two full-backs from Real Madrid and Barcelona, one of the strongest center-back combinations in the world, a midfield powerhouse cultivated by the past two Champions League champions Bayern and Chelsea, along with top-tier attackers like Neymar and Hulk... However, Brazil lacks a battering ram capable of breaking through defenses and achieving victory. Relying solely on Fred, Pato, and others is fraught with risk. If Brazil could have a player like Costa, who is only 25 years old, possesses strong physical attributes, and plays with incredible aggression, the Samba team could not only fill their only weakness but also have an important asset to compete against global powers for the next 5-8 years. But now that Costa has chosen to fight for Brazil's rival, the impact on the Brazilian team is not just tactical but strategic.
Spain gaining him is like adding wings to a tiger, while Brazil losing him is a fatal loss. What could be better than taking away the weapon that the opponent needs most for our own use? In short, the Costa incident may change the balance of the World Cup championship competition.