15
Jul
2010
The Kiss that has Captured a Nation
Spain won a little thing called The Soccer World Cup. You may have heard about it. It’s been all parties, happiness, brotherly love, and a rare feeling of national unity. How much partying? This might give you an idea.
In the midst of all this Sporting revelry came a moment of romance that made every Spaniard gasp and grab their chest in vicarious swooning: the emotional and spontaneous kiss between the Spanish Captain, long time national hero and one of the heroes of the winning game; Iker Casillas, and the woman this year voted as the most beautiful presenter in the world; Sara Carbonero.
Iker is himself quite hot. The kind that faces thousands of screaming school girls wherever he goes – this insurance ad does a very amusing parody of his misfortunes on that front (FYI: ‘Me siento seguro’ means ‘I feel secure’).
And Sara is well, breathtaking.
Professional life has taken on a new complication for these two beautiful people since they started going out only five months ago, just as the build up to the Cup was hitting it’s stride. Since news broke of their relationship, every time Sara interviewed Iker, we watched in awkward fascination as they both maintained stoic professionalism in numerous question and answer sessions.
And then came the World Cup Win and post-game interview. Clearly one of the most emotional times in Iker Casilla’s life, and he is interviewed by his girlfriend. Both try not to but can’t help get very emotional. It’s beautiful and SO ROMANTIC. Watch it and sigh. 
The Youtube clips have been watched by hundred of thousands of people, the moment has spawned several face book pages attracting tens of thousands of fans, there are hundreds of video re-enactments and the aftermath has filled hours of television and magazine copy. Everyone is talking about it. I thought it was only fair that the non-Spanish world be across it too. Tell me you don’t LOVE IT. Go on. And I’ll bet not a few of you have decided you should bring a bit more romance to your life.
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tears. the little looks. SO cute.
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