Luis de la Fuente

Spain’s new generation earns coach’s praise

Speaking on Saturday ahead of Sunday’s showdown at Valencia’s Mestalla stadium, De la Fuente hailed the depth of Spain’s footballing pipeline, calling it “inexhaustible.”

Yamal's Ramadan fasting 'completely normal' for coach

"It's been completely normal for us. He is following his precepts, his rules, as he is following them at his club (Barcelona)," De la Fuente said during a press conference ahead of Spain's first-leg tie in Rotterdam.

Real's Asencio gets first Spain call-up, Barca's Gavi left out

Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio has earned his first call-up from Spain manager Luis de la Fuente on Friday for their two-leg Nations League quarterfinal against the Netherlands.

Spain's Euro 2024 winning coach De la Fuente extends contract

Spain's Euro 2024 winning coach Luis de la Fuente extended his contract on Monday until 2028, the Spanish football federation said in a statement.

Can England bring it home this time?

In the latest episode of The Daily Star’s podcast Pitch Perfect, we bring you an in-depth discussion about the key battles that may shift the balance in the grand finale of the tournament. 

De la Fuente calls on Spain players to make history

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente called on a "brilliant" generation of players to make history for their country in the Euro 2024 final against England on Sunday.

How Spain have risen after dire decade to reach Euro 2024 final

Despite early jitters, including a 2-0 defeat by Scotland last year, Spain stuck with their little-known coach and are now reaping the rewards.

Euro semis / Spain vs France: All you need to know

With five Euros titles between them, Spain and France face off in Tuesday's semi-finals in Munich hoping to extend their respective bids for another triumph.

Spain have 'blind faith' despite 'genius' Mbappe: de la Fuente

"His (Mbappe's) level could be slightly lower than his usual level, but 50 percent of Kylian Mbappe could be 100 percent of any other player."

March 23, 2025
March 23, 2025

Spain’s new generation earns coach’s praise

Speaking on Saturday ahead of Sunday’s showdown at Valencia’s Mestalla stadium, De la Fuente hailed the depth of Spain’s footballing pipeline, calling it “inexhaustible.”

March 20, 2025
March 20, 2025

Yamal's Ramadan fasting 'completely normal' for coach

"It's been completely normal for us. He is following his precepts, his rules, as he is following them at his club (Barcelona)," De la Fuente said during a press conference ahead of Spain's first-leg tie in Rotterdam.

March 14, 2025
March 14, 2025

Real's Asencio gets first Spain call-up, Barca's Gavi left out

Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio has earned his first call-up from Spain manager Luis de la Fuente on Friday for their two-leg Nations League quarterfinal against the Netherlands.

January 27, 2025
January 27, 2025

Spain's Euro 2024 winning coach De la Fuente extends contract

Spain's Euro 2024 winning coach Luis de la Fuente extended his contract on Monday until 2028, the Spanish football federation said in a statement.

July 16, 2024
July 16, 2024

Can England bring it home this time?

In the latest episode of The Daily Star’s podcast Pitch Perfect, we bring you an in-depth discussion about the key battles that may shift the balance in the grand finale of the tournament. 

July 14, 2024
July 14, 2024

De la Fuente calls on Spain players to make history

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente called on a "brilliant" generation of players to make history for their country in the Euro 2024 final against England on Sunday.

July 11, 2024
July 11, 2024

How Spain have risen after dire decade to reach Euro 2024 final

Despite early jitters, including a 2-0 defeat by Scotland last year, Spain stuck with their little-known coach and are now reaping the rewards.

July 9, 2024
July 9, 2024

Spain vs France: All you need to know

With five Euros titles between them, Spain and France face off in Tuesday's semi-finals in Munich hoping to extend their respective bids for another triumph.

July 9, 2024
July 9, 2024

Spain have 'blind faith' despite 'genius' Mbappe: de la Fuente

"His (Mbappe's) level could be slightly lower than his usual level, but 50 percent of Kylian Mbappe could be 100 percent of any other player."

July 5, 2024
July 5, 2024

Toughest task yet for Spain in Germany clash

Spain have looked in imperious form in their four straight wins so far at Euro 2024, giving their eagerly anticipated quarterfinal match-up with hosts Germany on Friday the air of a "final before the final".