The Portuguese and Colombian governments congratulates on Monday Spain for its triumph at the world Cup, and also the Latin American press hailed the triumph.

Portuguese President Anibal Cavaco Silva congratulated on Monday the King of Spain Juan Carlos for the victory of the Spanish national soccer team at the World Cup of South Africa 2010.

Cavaco congratulated Spain for the triumph of the Spanish team 1-0 victory over Holland at the final of the World Cup and he said it was "an event of great importance."

According to a statement issued by the Portuguese President Cavaco phoned the King Juan Carlos and told him that Spain's triumph "was an occasion of joy for the Portuguese people."

Cavaco said "in the name of myself and the Portuguese people I give my warm congratulation for the success achieved in the World Cup" and he added that "it was an event of great importance for the history of Spain's sports."

The Colombian government also congratulated Spain in a statement issued on Monday by the Foreign Ministry.

"The Colombian government congratulates the Spanish national soccer team and joins the joy of the Spanish people, government and their Majesties Juan Carlos and Sofia," the statement said.

Meanwhile, the Mexican press published on Monday all kind of compliments for the Spanish team with headlines such as: "The Kings of the World," "Indubitable champions" and "A new King."

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