Dating back to Germany in 2006
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, which was a showdown of European giants between Italy and France. Remembering Zinedine Zidane carrying the Hercules Cup was an unforgettable sight. Twelve years later, the 2018 French team won the title in a staggering fashion. So what is this phenomenon known as the "Law of 12"? Simply put, it refers to the fact that in a new
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Cycles that win championships tend to be 12 years ago
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of the runner-up teams. From Italy to Germany to France, this pattern certainly highlights the unique appeal of competitive sports.
References to South Africa 2010
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The Spanish-Holland match is still being talked about. Nowadays, does the Dutch men's soccer team have the strength to compete for the title? The answer is not entirely negative. Despite the youthfulness of the Tulip Army and the control of the midfield, the shortcomings of the offensive line could be an obstacle to their development. This is reminiscent of the 2006 German
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The way people were talking about Italy before the match. Under the guidance of veteran manager Louis van Gaal, Holland seems capable of carrying on the "Law of 12".
