The Confederations Cup has got the final that nearly everyone wanted. The World Cup holder against the five-time champion. The two-time European champions against the tournament host. Spain's passing wizards vs. Brazil's new star Neymar. Spain came through an exhausting encounter by winning a penalty shootout 7-6 over Italy in the semifinal on Thursday and will face Brazil in Rio de Janeiro's Maracana Stadium on Sunday to cap the World Cup warmup tournament. "I think everybody was waiting for this Confederations Cup final to be Spain vs. Brazil," Spain captain Iker Casillas said. "I think the two teams that deserve to play the final are actually playing it." Jesus Navas...
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