"La constancia de Alonso en carrera es superior a la de Michael Schumacher", afirma Symonds.

BBC: Fernando Alonso, campe??n mundial de F??rmula Uno

This debate has crystallized around the defensive midfielder Nigel de Jong, whose chest-high tackle on Spain's Xabi Alonso in South Africa was the iconic image of the country's World Cup final defeat.

WSJ: Like for Like Among Old Rivals

Dutch enforcer Mark van Bommel was booked after going through the back of Iniesta, while Nigel de Jong was lucky to escape red after planting his foot in the chest of Xabi Alonso.

BBC: Netherlands 0-1 Spain (aet)