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Study: Spain less individualistic; coaches laud collectiveness, Gerrard criticizes England
8/9/2026
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Story summary
- A 2026 study ranked Spain below France, Germany and the United Kingdom on an individualism-collectivism scale.
- Liverpool coach Andoni Iraola said Spain’s football relies on collectiveness, citing Rodri’s best-player award earned without goals or assists as proof.
- England captain Steven Gerrard called the “Golden generation” egotistical losers and blamed an unfriendly culture for its failures.
