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. We recognize what was done well, but we know there are still things to improve.” The 62-year-old De la Fuente replaced Luis Enrique after the team’s loss to Morocco in the round of 16 of the World Cup in Qatar. But after the slow start, De la Fuente also helped Spain win the Nations League with victories over Italy in the semifinals and Croatia in a penalty shootout in the final. I’m happy now, but I also stayed composed in the tougher moments.” De la Fuente put Spain back on track in part by betting on the talent of some younger players.

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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 …

Coach Luis de la Fuente says he ‘respects’ Brahim Díaz’s decision to play for Morocco instead of Spain
9 months, 1 week 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. …

Coach: We can't keep up with Real
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Coach: We can't keep up with Real

China Daily  

Coach: We can't keep up with Real Girona coach Michel Sanchez insisted his team cannot keep up with Real Madrid despite a stunning 4-3 win over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday to pull the minnow level on points with the La Liga leader. "We cannot keep up with Madrid's rhythm, we don't want to put that label on ourselves," Michel told …

De la Fuente delighted with Spain’s progress after Euro 2024 qualification
1 year, 2 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 …

New Spain coach confident of keeping job despite calling up boycotting players
1 year, 2 months ago

New Spain coach confident of keeping job despite calling up boycotting players

The Independent  

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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 …

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

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 …

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 …

Spain announce Under 21 boss Luis de la Fuente as their new manager
2 years ago

Spain announce Under 21 boss Luis de la Fuente as their new manager

Daily Mail  

Spain have confirmed that former U21 coach Luis de la Fuente will succeed Luis Enrique as national team manager. Spain confirmed the appointment of Luis de la Fuente as first team coach on Thursday Luis Enrique was dismissed of his role as national team coach after their World Cup exit In a statement, the RFEF wrote: 'The RFEF has chosen …

Spain coach Luis Enrique out after shock FIFA World Cup exit
2 years ago

Spain coach Luis Enrique out after shock FIFA World Cup exit

The Hindu  

Spain parted ways with Luis Enrique, naming Luis de la Fuente as his replacement as head coach of the country’s national team following Spain’s elimination from the FIFA World Cup. Spain, the 2010 World Cup champion, was favored over Morocco, which reached its first-ever quarterfinals. “The RFEF energetically wishes Luis Enrique and his team the best of luck in their …

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