Luis de la Fuente labels Spain best in the world after win over Italy
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Luis de la Fuente labels Spain best in the world after win over Italy

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 Spain boss Luis de la Fuente is convinced his players are “the best in the world” after guiding them into the last 16 at Euro 2024 with a game to spare. Asked if it was the best performance over which he had presided at his post-match press conference, he said: “Yes, I do think it is the best Spain performance I’ve taken charge of. Spain boss Luis de la Fuente “I will never tire, as I mentioned yesterday, of really promoting Spanish football. I think the Spanish players are the best in the world.” Spain’s win came courtesy of Riccardo Calafiori’s 55th-minute own goal, but had it not been for the excellence of Italy keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and the woodwork, they might have won even more comfortably.

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

Spanish football’s cultural crisis is not over – but Euro 2024 brings hope
6 months ago

Spanish football’s cultural crisis is not over – but Euro 2024 brings hope

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. De la Fuente later pleaded for “forgiveness” for “an inexcusable human error” …

The simple idea that made Spain the most dangerous team in Europe
6 months 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: Luis de la Fuente gives update after photographer falls on Alvaro Morata’s knee
6 months ago

Euro 2024: Luis de la Fuente gives update after photographer falls on Alvaro Morata’s knee

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 Alvaro Morata appeared to twist his knee on …

A closer look at Euro 2024 finalists Spain ahead of Sunday’s Berlin showpiece
6 months ago

A closer look at Euro 2024 finalists Spain ahead of Sunday’s Berlin showpiece

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. Luis de la Fuente’s side beat France in the semi-final to continue …

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

Coach Luis de la Fuente says he ‘respects’ Brahim Díaz’s decision to play for Morocco instead of Spain
10 months ago

Coach Luis de la Fuente says he ‘respects’ Brahim Díaz’s decision to play for Morocco instead of Spain

The Hindu  

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente on Monday said that he respects Brahim Díaz’s decision to represent Morocco rather than his team, adding that only individuals who want to play for La Roja are welcome in his squad. De la Fuente said he had not talked to Díaz, who has dual citizenship, before or after the player’s decision was announced. …

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. …

De la Fuente delighted with Spain’s progress after Euro 2024 qualification
1 year, 3 months ago

De la Fuente delighted with Spain’s progress after Euro 2024 qualification

The Hindu  

Spain has shown “exceptional” growth in recent months, coach Luis de la Fuente said after his side’s 1-0 win over Norway on Sunday secured qualification for Euro 2024 in Germany. After a round-of-16 exit at the World Cup in Qatar, which resulted in Luis Enrique’s dismissal, Spain was beaten 2-0 by Scotland in March, leading to questions over De la …

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 …

Spain morale is sky high after Italy win: coach Luis de la Fuente
1 year, 7 months ago

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

Firstpost  

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 …

Sergio Ramos set discuss possible return to Spain team with Luis de la Fuente
1 year, 11 months ago

Sergio Ramos set discuss possible return to Spain team with Luis de la Fuente

Daily Mail  

Paris Saint-Germain defender Sergio Ramos could be set for a surprise return to the Spanish national team for their upcoming Euros qualifiers. The veteran centre-back has not made an appearance for Spain's first-team since March 2021, which came in a World Cup qualifier, and was left at home by Luis Enrique for the recent tournament in Qatar. Paris Saint-Germain defender …

FIFA World Cup: New Spain coach De La Fuente defends his appointment
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Luis Enrique: Spain exit confirmed with Luis de la Fuente appointed
2 years, 1 month ago

Luis Enrique: Spain exit confirmed with Luis de la Fuente appointed

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 Luis Enrique has split with Spain as the …

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 …

Lionel Messi: Filipe Luis criticises FIFA Best awards
6 years, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi: Filipe Luis criticises FIFA Best awards

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis insists Lionel Messi is the best footballer in the world, despite his omission from the shortlist for the Best FIFA Men's Player award. Despite inspiring Barcelona to a domestic double of LaLiga and the Copa del Rey in 2017-18, Messi was overlooked for the final three-man list in favour of Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and …

World Cup 2018: Luis Enrique excited by Spain challenge
6 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2018: Luis Enrique excited by Spain challenge

The Hindu  

Luis Enrique is excited by the challenge of taking charge of Spain following a year out of the game after his Barcelona departure. Luis Enrique takes the Spain job as the permanent successor to Julen Lopetegui, who was sacked on the eve of the World Cup after it was announced he was taking over at Real Madrid following the tournament. …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain's performances so far will not get them very far in Russia, feels former forward Fernando Morientes
6 years, 6 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain's performances so far will not get them very far in Russia, feels former forward Fernando Morientes

Firstpost  

Former champions Spain may have topped their group in the ongoing FIFA World Cup, but their performances so far aren’t indicative of a side that will do all the way to title victory, feels Fernando Morientes. Former champions Spain may have topped their group in the ongoing FIFA World Cup, but their performances so far aren’t indicative of a side …

World Cup 2018: Spain defender Sergio Ramos hits back at Diego Maradona with Lionel Messi comparison
6 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2018: Spain defender Sergio Ramos hits back at Diego Maradona with Lionel Messi comparison

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 Sergio Ramos has responded to criticism from Diego …

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