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Luis de la Fuente

Luis de la Fuente

coach21.06.1961 (62 years)nationality Spain

26 Mar

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Spain head coach says he's 'ashamed' of Bernabeu after it whistles at one player during Brazil game

Spain head coach says he's 'ashamed' of Bernabeu after it whistles at one player during Brazil game

The Santiago Bernabeu booed and whistled at Alvaro Morata during the Spain v Brazil friendly on Tuesday night.This is because the striker has a difficult relationship with Real Madrid fans, having previously said that he regrets his time at the club.

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Spain planning major formation change for Euros 'because of Gavi'

Spain planning major formation change for Euros 'because of Gavi'

According to Relevo, Spain manager Luis De La Fuente is planning a major formation change and it's all because of Gavi's injury. Gavi was a key player for Spain under De La Fuente but his injury means the manager to revert to his ideal 4-2-3-1 formation.

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How much Gavi has played at his tender age compared to Messi, Ronaldo and Iniesta

How much Gavi has played at his tender age compared to Messi, Ronaldo and Iniesta

Was playing too many games the reason for Gavi's season-ending injury? Most Barcelona fans would say so but what do the numbers say?The day when Gavi ruptured his ACL, he was 19 years, three months and 14 days old. By then, he had accumulated 9,410 minutes in 148 senior games for club and country.

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'We're destroyed': Spain boss washes his hands off any blame for Gavi injury

'We're destroyed': Spain boss washes his hands off any blame for Gavi injury

Spain national team gaffer Luis De La Fuente has seemingly absolved himself and his coaching crew from any blame regarding the season-ending injury suffered by Gavi last night. “We're destroyed, Gavi’s injury is serious and it’s a hard moment for all of us,” De La Fuente said.

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'Does he hate Barca?': Fans notice worrying tendency in Spain coach's approach

'Does he hate Barca?': Fans notice worrying tendency in Spain coach's approach

Luis de la Fuente claims he's not the one to blame for Gavi's injury, but Barca fans don't think so.Here's what one Cule, Tosinator, wrote on X (formerly Twitter):"2021: Luis de la Fuente takes Pedri to the Olympics after he had already played around 70 matches that season at the age of just 18.

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Why Spain head coach is not to blame for Gavi's knee injury

Why Spain head coach is not to blame for Gavi's knee injury

Gavi was subbed off after just 20 minutes for Spanish national team, succumbing to a knee injury. Some Barcelona fans are pointing fingers at Luis de la Fuente for fielding the midfielder v Georgia in the first place.

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Spain head coach: 'Ansu Fati feels happy and free with us ... I blindly trust him'

Spain head coach: 'Ansu Fati feels happy and free with us ... I blindly trust him'

"He is a footballer who feels happy and free with us," Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente said about Ansu Fati. "I have seen him happy, he trains and it is a pleasure to watch him.

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Barca 'annoyed' with what Spain coach said about Lamine Yamal

Barca 'annoyed' with what Spain coach said about Lamine Yamal

"You have to take care of Lamine [Yamal], because he is young, but do you remember Messi or Maradona at 16?" Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has told the media."We should not put any limits on such players.

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4 Real Madrid players called up to Spain's national team

4 Real Madrid players called up to Spain's national team

Luis de la Fuente has called up Kepa Arrizabalaga, Dani Carvajal, Fran Garcia and Joselu for the upcoming matches in October.Here is the full list.

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24 players called up for Spain's Euro qualifiers: how many Barca's in

24 players called up for Spain's Euro qualifiers: how many Barca's in

Spain's national team's boss Luis De La Fuente has called up 24 players for upcoming Euro qualifiers. Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Alejandro Balde and Gavi have all made the cut.

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Yamal could smash Gavi's record after being tipped for Spain NT call-up

Yamal could smash Gavi's record after being tipped for Spain NT call-up

On 6th October 2021, Gavi became the youngest player in history to play for the Spain National team when he started La Roja's 2-1 defeat of Italy aged 17 years and 62 days. However, Lamine Yamal could smash that record next month with the 16-year-old being tipped to receive a national team call-up ahead of the upcoming international break in September.

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Gavi shows pure class by mentioning ex-Barca boss after Nations League win

Gavi shows pure class by mentioning ex-Barca boss after Nations League win

"This is yours too, Luis Enrique ❤️❤️" Gavi wrote on Instagram after Spain beat Croatia in the Nations League final.Some much appreciated recognition from the 18-year-old.

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Ansu Fati sends clear message to Barcelona over his future

Ansu Fati sends clear message to Barcelona over his future

“I have a contract with Barca and my intention is to continue improving and growing there," Ansu Fati told Teledeporte after Spain won the UEFA Nations League against Croatia on Sunday. Speaking further Fati said: "That is my intention.

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Fati called up to Spain NT squad after being snubbed

Fati called up to Spain NT squad after being snubbed

Spain head coach Luis De La Fuente has called up Ansu Fati to the Spain national team for their UEFA Nations League semifinal against Italy, it has been confirmed. Fati was initially overlooked when the previous 23-man squad was named last week.

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Only 2 Barca players included in Spain NT squad for Nations League semi-final

Only 2 Barca players included in Spain NT squad for Nations League semi-final

Gone are the days when Barca players dominated the Spain national team rooster, today, only Gavi and Jordi Alba are the only Barcelona players who have made Spain's 23-man squad for the Nations League semi-final against Italy and potential final or third-place match. Eric Garcia, Marcos Alonso, Ferran Torres and Ansu Fati have all been overlooked.

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Spanish FA 'unhappy' with Gavi for 3 reasons – none of them have to do with his performance

Spanish FA 'unhappy' with Gavi for 3 reasons – none of them have to do with his performance

The Spanish FA are 'unhappy' with Gavi for the way he behaved on the international duty, report Relevo's Sergio Santos and Alfredo Matilla.At first, the 18-year-old refused to show up for a traditional autograph event ahead of Spain's home game against Norway.

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First time in 2 years: why Spain's lineup vs Scotland was 'special'

First time in 2 years: why Spain's lineup vs Scotland was 'special'

With Alejandro Balde dropped from the squad and sent back to Barcelona premises and Pedri omitted due to injury, the 18-year-old Gavi was the only Blaugrana player left in Spain's squad for the Scotland clash on Tuesday.However, La Roja's new boss Luis de la Fuente opted to keep the starlet on the bench up until 79th minute.

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'We haven't seen his best': Spain coach De La Fuente has some strong words for Gavi

'We haven't seen his best': Spain coach De La Fuente has some strong words for Gavi

Spain head coach Luis De La Fuente has been singing Gavi's praises to the high heavens using some strong adjectives. As far as the gaffer is concerned, he prefers Gavi to any other kind of player for a reason.

1 year ago

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Alex Balde dropped from Spain's squad list for Scotland clash - here's why

Alex Balde dropped from Spain's squad list for Scotland clash - here's why

Alejandro Balde has unexpectedly dropped from the Spain's squad list on Tuesday.The Barcelona starlet is heading back to the club premises, but he is not injured.

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Spotted: Gavi starts as winger in Spain's first game under new head coach

Spotted: Gavi starts as winger in Spain's first game under new head coach

Alejandro Balde and Gavi start Spain's first game under their new head coach, Luis de la Fuente.The two players will seemingly play on the left wing, with Gavi cutting into central areas when needed – something he often does at Barca under Xavi.

1 year ago

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Revealed: Who inherited Spain's captain armband after Sergio Ramos' retirement -- not Carvajal or Nacho

Revealed: Who inherited Spain's captain armband after Sergio Ramos' retirement -- not Carvajal or Nacho

Alvaro Morata has been named as the Spanish national team's new captain.This decision was prompted by the fact that both Sergio Ramos and Sergio Busquets announced their retirement from international football earlier this year.

1 year ago

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'The end of Spain': Luis de la Fuente names new national team captain, frustrated fans react

'The end of Spain': Luis de la Fuente names new national team captain, frustrated fans react

Alvaro Morata has been named as the Spain national team's new captain.This decision was prompted by the fact that Barcelona veteran Sergio Busquets retired from international football while Jordi Alba was omitted from the squad by the new coach Luis de la Fuente.

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'I would like to be one of the benchmarks in this team': Ceballos opens up on national team ambitions

'I would like to be one of the benchmarks in this team': Ceballos opens up on national team ambitions

Dani Ceballos shared his thoughts on being called up to the Spain national team and his relationship with coach Luis de la Fuente, under who he also played for the Spain U19s.“I was doing things very well at my club, getting minutes, and I knew I had the confidence of the coach,” said the 26-year-old.

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Jordi Alba to become Spain national team captain after Sergio Ramos announces retirement

Jordi Alba to become Spain national team captain after Sergio Ramos announces retirement

Sergio Ramos has revealed that Luis de la Fuente, the current Spanish national team coach, has told him he is no longer an option for La Roja. Thus, the centre-back has confirmed his retirement from the national team.

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'I count on him': Luis de la Fuente hints important role for Busquets in his Spain team

'I count on him': Luis de la Fuente hints important role for Busquets in his Spain team

When asked if he wants Sergio Busquets to continue playing for Spain, Luis de la Fuente said: “I’m happy that Busquets wants to continue and of course, I count on him.“He’s a living history of football and not just in the past, in the present and the future and he can still contribute to Spanish football.

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New Spain manager De La Fuente gives promising update on Gavi & 2 more Barca' stars futures under him

New Spain manager De La Fuente gives promising update on Gavi & 2 more Barca' stars futures under him

Spain’s new manager Luis de la Fuente seems to be a big fan of Barcelona youngsters Gavi, Eric Garcia and Pablo Torre.Speaking about the three and their futures with the national team, he said: “I’m glad there are players like him (Gavi) who jump the hurdles faster.

1 year ago

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Busquets considers early Spain retirement after change of coach

Busquets considers early Spain retirement after change of coach

According to Relevo (5 stars), Sergio Busquets's original idea was to continue at the national team until the 2023 UEFA Nations League finals in June. However, Spain sacking Luis Enrique and replacing him with Luis de la Fuente might result in the Barcelona midfielder deciding to call it quits now.

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Spain announces Luis Enrique's replacement moments after his departure

Spain announces Luis Enrique's replacement moments after his departure

The Spanish Football Federation have confirmed Luis de la Fuente as the next head coach of the Spanish national team. De La Fuente takes over from Luis Enrique who was relieved of his duties earlier in the day.

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Top 3 contenders to replace Luis Enrique at Spain named - one could've succeeded Koeman at Barca

Top 3 contenders to replace Luis Enrique at Spain named - one could've succeeded Koeman at Barca

Luis Enrique's contract with Spain expires at the end of the year, and after the defeat against Morocco, the former Barcelona coach said that he will make a decision regarding his future in the coming days.In case Lucho decides not to extend his contract, the football federation has already identified three possible successors.

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Vinicius called up by Brazil after all and 3 more under-radar stories at Real Madrid

Vinicius called up by Brazil after all and 3 more under-radar stories at Real Madrid

Vinicius called up by Brazil after all Vinicius Junior has been summoned by Brazil for the upcoming international break, replacing injured Roberto Firmino. The youngster's initial omission came as a surprise to many considering his top performances at Real Madrid.

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Spain U21 coach: 'I’m sure Barcelona are not going to ban Pedri from playing the Olympics'

Spain U21 coach: 'I’m sure Barcelona are not going to ban Pedri from playing the Olympics'

“I talked to all the players likely to be selected and they all conveyed to me the idea that their dream was to be at the Olympics,” Spain U21 coach Luis de la Fuente has told Cadena SER of calling up Pedri to his squad for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.As per reports, Barcelona are set to ask the Spanish FA (RFEF) to remove the 18-year-old from the Olympics set-up.

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