Luis de la Fuente
Luis de la Fuente is the coach of the Spanish national football team.
Notable Quotes
"Cabo Verde could be one of the surprise teams of the tournament."View Story →
"I feel proud of him. I feel like he is a member of my family. I'm very happy for him."View Story →
""This is the result and fruits of collective work - great defensive solidity of course," said De La Fuente after their win against Portugal."View Story →
"Those of us who have been in a locker room know what it means to be a good person."View Story →
"Mikel is incredible. He has many qualities. He is a player that across the whole World Cup could have played in whatever team and done great."View Story →
"Whether we are favourites or not doesn't mean further pressure for us."View Story →
"I have the utmost admiration for [Argentina] who have been the champions of America and the world."View Story →
"He has played great football that will help him to mature and be even a greater footballer than he already is."View Story →
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