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Aston Villa won the Europa cup today, their manager's fifth with his third club. Unai Emery (1971, AV) is one of Spanish-born football managers who over the last 10 years achieved great success in Europe. Others would be Pep Guardiola(1971, MC), Mikel Arteta(1982, Arsenal), Luis Enrique(1970, PSG), Xabi Alonso (1981, Beyer L.).

What's the Spain's secret? Arguably, football is the most successful industry in the country. Is it the competition between Real Madrid and Barcelona that stimulates excellence?