Tiki Taka smacks of Michuki rules

Spain's Sergio Ramos shakes hands with teammate Javi Martinez during the group B World Cup soccer match between Spain and Chile at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Wednesday, June 18, 2014. Defending champion Spain was eliminated from the World Cup after losing to Chile 2-0. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Foundation of Pep’s philosophy just like PSV rules in Kenya lacked disciples.

Spain’s meek surrender of the Fifa World Cup crown here in Brazil has got pundits signing off the death certificate of Tiki Taka - a style that so tormented the globe over the last six years.