Spain blames reporter for World Cup loss

The blame in Spain goes mainly on the dame. That's sideline reporter Sara Carbonero to the far right of this photo here; think of her as Spain's version of Erin Andrews (only not tainted by reality TV). And that's Carbonero's boyfriend on the far left, Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas. Yep, this photo was taken just prior to Spain's loss to Switzerland in the World Cup, and yes, Carbonero was stationed near her boyfriend for most of the match. Perhaps not surprisingly, many Spanish fans are blaming this awkward setup for the loss.



And to make this even better, Carbonero was tasked with interviewing Casillas following the match.

The glamorous sports presenter -- voted the sexiest journalist in the world -- demanded to know exactly what had gone wrong in the shock defeat by Switzerland.
"How did you muck that up?', she asked, leaving Casilllas squirming in embarrassment.
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Irate fans claimed her presence on the sidelines -- directly behind Casillas -- had distracted him. Websites were inundated with comments claiming his mind may have been on 'other things'

Casillas and Carbonero started dating at the Confederations Cup in South Africa last year.

Her presence at this year's World Cup prompted controversy as Spanish WAGs -- known as 'esposas y novias' -- typically do not travel with the national side.
Carbonero responded: "Can I destabilize the team? I think it is nonsense."

Well dear, you destabilized my chances of winning the World Cup pool, in which I chose Spain.