Spain morale is sky high after Italy win: coach Luis de la Fuente
1 year, 6 months ago

Spain morale is sky high after Italy win: coach Luis de la Fuente

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Luis de la Fuente had been criticised heavily after his first two matches in March, the second of which was a defeat by Scotland. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his team’s morale was “sky high” after they beat Italy on Thursday to reach the Nations League final against Croatia. We’re happy and our morale is sky-high.” The coach handed Robin Le Normand his debut after the French-born defender obtained Spanish nationality in May, and the Real Sociedad player impressed despite conceding an early penalty for handball. “We have seen him so many times, I was very calm, he’s shown he’s top draw, he’s cool-headed, he’s another player for the cause and the future of Spanish football,” said De la Fuente. “ doesn’t surprise us, that’s how he is, he’s very good.” Italy coach Roberto Mancini said he wished he had approached the second half with more attacking intent.

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Senior team coach De La Fuente urges respect for Spanish football after Paris Olympic gold
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Senior team coach De La Fuente urges respect for Spanish football after Paris Olympic gold

The Hindu  

An ecstatic Luis de la Fuente, coach of Spain’s senior national team, said his country’s football should be more highly valued after the under-23 side’s triumph in the final of the Olympic tournament against France on Friday. De la Fuente led the under-23 team three years ago in their silver medal finish at the Tokyo Games before being named senior …

The simple idea that made Spain the most dangerous team in Europe
5 months, 1 week ago

The simple idea that made Spain the most dangerous team in Europe

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy In Luis de la Fuente’s first international break …

Euro 2024: Coach De la Fuente lauds Spain’s ‘spirit of sacrifice’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Coach De la Fuente lauds Spain’s ‘spirit of sacrifice’

The Hindu  

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente hailed his team’s quality and cohesion in coming from a goal down to beat France and reach the Euro 2024 final on Tuesday, a feat he took no credit for and said was all about his players’ insatiable hunger for success. De la Fuente said his team had versatility and outstanding individual qualities, which …

Spain coach De la Fuente able to silence doubters after lackluster start at La Roja’s helm
1 year, 2 months ago

Spain coach De la Fuente able to silence doubters after lackluster start at La Roja’s helm

Associated Press  

MADRID — Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has found a way to turn the doubters into supporters. Spain qualified for next year’s tournament in Germany on Sunday with a 1-0 win at Norway — the team’s sixth straight triumph since a loss at Scotland in March had left De la Fuente under pressure just two games into his stint. …

WATCH: Spain coach hopes to regain momentum with win against Switzerland
1 year, 4 months ago

WATCH: Spain coach hopes to regain momentum with win against Switzerland

The Hindu  

“I am totally focused on tomorrow’s game”, says underfire coach Jorge Vilda after Spain’s heavy defeat by Japan as it aims to make history by winning a Women’s World Cup knockout game for the first time against Switzerland on Saturday. “Well, I am totally focused on tomorrow’s game, thinking about what is important, the team, my players, tomorrow’s game, and …

Spain’s Nations League triumph calms fears around De la Fuente project
1 year, 6 months ago

Spain’s Nations League triumph calms fears around De la Fuente project

The Hindu  

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has quelled the doubts around him by leading his country to Nations League glory and ending a decade-long trophy drought. De la Fuente’s appointment by the Spanish Football Federation to replace Luis Enrique raised eyebrows -- the 61-year-old is a relative unknown as a coach, having worked within the country’s youth ranks from 2013 …

Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente confident more to come after Nations League crown
1 year, 6 months ago

Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente confident more to come after Nations League crown

Hindustan Times  

Spain's Nations League victory could get the country back on a winning streak, head coach Luis de la Fuente said after securing the country's first international trophy in over a decade through a hard-fought win on penalties against Croatia. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente, 2nd left, poses with the trophy after winning the Nations League final match between Croatia …

Spain’s coach confident more to come after Nations League crown
1 year, 6 months ago

Spain’s coach confident more to come after Nations League crown

The Hindu  

Spain’s Nations League victory could get the country back on a winning streak, head coach Luis de la Fuente said after securing the country’s first international trophy in over a decade through a hard-fought win on penalties against Croatia. “They have won so much coming through the ranks and this can continue, I think this competitive streak is back and …

Nations League: Spain morale is sky high after Italy win, says coach Fuente
1 year, 6 months ago

Nations League: Spain morale is sky high after Italy win, says coach Fuente

The Hindu  

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his team’s morale was “sky high” after they beat Italy on Thursday to reach the Nations League final against Croatia. We’re happy and our morale is sky-high.” The coach handed Robin Le Normand his debut after the French-born defender obtained Spanish nationality in May, and the Real Sociedad player impressed despite conceding an …

Nations League: Spain coach facing Italy as if it were his “last match”
1 year, 6 months ago

Nations League: Spain coach facing Italy as if it were his “last match”

The Hindu  

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said he would take on Italy in the Nations League semifinal on Thursday as if it was his “last game” in charge. The 61-year-old replaced Luis Enrique in December after Spain crashed out of the World Cup in the last 16 and has faced criticism ahead of the “final four”. We’re going to go …

Italy Nations League clash key for Spain coach De la Fuente
1 year, 6 months ago

Italy Nations League clash key for Spain coach De la Fuente

The Hindu  

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente faces a key moment early in his reign when his side takes on Italy in the Nations League semi-final on Thursday in Enschede. De la Fuente wants Spain to play in a broadly similar fashion to Luis Enrique’s possession game, which bordered on the dogmatic, albeit with more capability to go direct when required. …

No panic from Spain’s De la Fuente after shock loss to Scotland
1 year, 8 months ago

No panic from Spain’s De la Fuente after shock loss to Scotland

The Hindu  

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente was left to rue two defensive errors that cost his side in Tuesday’s shock 2-0 loss to Scotland in their Euro 2024 qualifier at Hampden Park but refused to blame his players for the defeat. “It’s a painful defeat,” De la Fuente told Teledeporte. It serves as an experience that any small incident tilts …

FIFA World Cup: New Spain coach De La Fuente defends his appointment
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: New Spain coach De La Fuente defends his appointment

The Hindu  

New Spain coach Luis de la Fuente defended his appointment after criticism he lacked experience at the top level, during his presentation on Monday. De la Fuente replaces Luis Enrique after the former Barcelona coach was sacked following Spain’s shock World Cup last 16 defeat by Morocco. “If there is anyone in Spain who knows the present and the future …

Everything went to plan, says Enrique after Spain thrashes Germany
4 years, 1 month ago

Everything went to plan, says Enrique after Spain thrashes Germany

The Hindu  

Spain coach Luis Enrique paid tribute to every player in his squad after Tuesday's incredible 6-0 win over Germany to reach the final four of the UEFA Nations League, which he said was just what they deserved for their efforts over the campaign. “This victory belongs to every player, even those who didn't play,” Luis Enrique told reporters after his …

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