The World Cup is over. Spain are the champions. Coming into last week’s final, Argentina had Lionel Messi – the best player ever to grace the sport. Spain had the better team. And last night, the better team won. Every footballer dreams of winning the World Cup, a stage that comes around only once every four years. When the event arrives, you can be sure the world’s best put their best foot forward – literally. But here’s an interesting stat. According to Opta, this was the worst World Cup for penalty takers on record. Think about that. These are the most technically gifted players alive, taking a kick they have rehearsed thousands of times. Even Messi missed from the spot this tournament – not once, but twice. Evidently, it isn’t just skill – it’s pressure. A penalty at a World Cup is nothing like a penalty in training. The gap between practising something and executing it – when everything is on the line – can undo even the greatest....